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Bushfires focus public attention on climate change for months, but it's different for storms and floods

As the world warms and the climate changes, people are experiencing more frequent and intense extreme weather events. Just this year, heatwaves blasted southern Europe, the United States and China; wildfires lit up Greece, Canada and Maui in Hawaii; and winter storms froze large parts of the US.

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Maui fires – latest: California woman named as first tourist among victims as residents start returning home

Authorities have confirmed 115 deaths following the deadliest wildfire in more than a century in the United States

The Independent UK

California woman becomes first tourist identified among 115 victims of Maui wildfire

Theresa Cook, 72, of El Dorado County, was among eight more people identified as victims

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Fire renews Maui stream water rights tension in longtime conflict over sacred Hawaiian resource

During the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century, a developer of land around a threatened Maui community urgently asked state officials for permission to divert stream water to help fight the growing inferno

The Independent UK

Hawaii fire survivors urged to submit DNA to help identify victims

Governor Josh Green tells people to prepare for ‘a lot more loss of life’ as search continues for bodies in ruins of Lahaina

The Guardian - US

Maui fires – latest: California woman named as first tourist among victims as Hawaii asks more families for DNA

Authorities have confirmed 115 deaths following the deadliest wildfire in more than a century in the United States

The Independent UK

Maui's number of people not accounted for after fires rises back above 1,000

"I know it is confusing, because the numbers do change," FBI Special Agent in Charge Steven Merrill said on Tuesday.

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In deadly Maui fires, many had no warning and no way out. Those who dodged barricades survived

As flames tore through a West Maui neighborhood, fleeing residents headed for the only paved road out of town in a dash for safety

The Independent UK

Biden hit with backlash for comparing Maui wildfires to almost losing his Corvette in a small house fire

The president and first lady visited Maui on Monday to meet with first responders, local officials and residents

The Independent UK

Up First briefing: Trump's booking; Biden in Maui; extreme weather explained

Former President Donald Trump says he will surrender to Georgia authorities on Thursday. President Biden pledges federal help for Maui "as long as it takes." How climate change drives extreme weather.

WEKU

First Thing: Biden tours Maui and vows support as 114 confirmed dead

850 people are still missing after the devastating wildfires as president and first lady visit the town of Lahaina. Plus, why sweat is our secret superpower

The Guardian - UK

Maui fires – latest: Biden promises to assist survivors for ‘as long as it takes’ as death toll hits 115

After facing criticism for his response to the disaster, the President met with officials and survivors in Maui on Monday

The Independent UK

Hawaii wildfires: Joe Biden visits devastated island of Maui following days of criticism

US president visits Maui 13 days after devastating wildfires broke out

Evening Standard

Maui confronts challenge of finding those unaccounted for after deadly fire

Maui authorities say more than 800 people remain unaccounted for two weeks after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century destroyed the community of Lahaina

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Al Jazeera

US President Biden tours aftermath of deadly Maui fires, visits Lahaina

Visit comes 13 days after Hawaiian island experienced deadliest US fire in more than a century, killing at least 114.

The Independent UK

Biden tells Hawaii that the US ‘grieves with you’ as he surveys Maui wildfire devastation

President praised the residents of Hawaii for showing ‘absolute incredible courage’ in the face of tragedy

The Independent UK

Maui guest interrupts Steve Bannon broadcast to rail against politicisation of wildfire coverage

Journalist Nick Sortor was interrupted by a man who popped up behind him on camera

WEKU

In Maui, 850 people are still unaccounted for

The list of unaccounted for once contained more than 2,000 names, Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen said. The death toll rose to 115 people Monday.

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The Argentine Libertarian Dog-Friendly Darling?

Plus: Libertarian lessons in the wake of the Maui wildfires

The Independent UK

Good Morning America reporter Gio Benitez praised for emotional coverage of Maui wildfires

‘Have you decided where to put the Emmy?’

The Independent UK

Wedding photographer criticises ‘tone-deaf’ brides asking for refunds after Maui wildfires

‘Brides can sometimes be a little bit selfish without realising they are and in this case, I felt like it was really happening,’ the photographer admits

Al Jazeera

Hawaii says 850 missing after Maui wildfires ahead of Biden visit

Wildfires on Maui have killed at least 114 people, but emergency workers are still searching through the destruction.

The Independent UK

Watch live: Biden visits Maui to meet wildfire survivors

Watch live as Joe Biden visits Maui to meet with wildfire survivors on Monday, 21 August, almost two weeks after blazes devastated Hawaii.

Evening Standard

Hawaii wildfires: 850 people still missing as death toll from Maui blaze stands at 114

President Joe Biden is travelling to the affected area to offer condolences to residents

The Independent UK

Maui mother holds 15th memorial birthday party for son who died in wildfires

More than 800 people are still missing in Maui as people try to track down their unaccounted for loved ones

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