BUSHFIRE BURNS
Australia unveils plans to keep burning gas beyond 2050
Australia plans to continue using natural gas beyond 2050 while aiming for net zero emissions. The strategy faces criticism from environmental groups, citing it as a 'climate disaster' and 'fossil fuel disaster' impacting the environment negatively.
Thousands ordered to flee while they can as bushfire burns in Australia's south
Over two thousand individuals have been instructed to evacuate towns in western Victoria, Australia, as an uncontrollable bushfire continues to rage. The state emergency service has urged residents of Raglan and Beaufort, along with those in nearby areas, to leave for the regional hub of Ballarat, located 95 kilometers (59 miles) west of Melbourne. A fire spanning approximately 50 square kilometers (12,355 acres) is currently ablaze northwest of Ballarat.
Australia swelters through 'scorching' heat lifting bushfire risk
Australia's southeast is experiencing a heatwave, increasing the risk of bushfires and prompting fire bans. Temperatures are expected to be up to 12 degrees Celsius above average in some areas, with Sydney reaching 36 degrees Celsius. The heatwave is a result of the El Nino weather event, which often leads to extreme weather conditions.
Globally, wildfires cost $50 bln every year; AI can help fight them: WEF
This devastating trend is set to continue, affecting lives and livelihoods the world over, WEF said while citing data from the World Meteorological Organisation, which predicts an increase in extreme fires globally of up to 30 per cent by 2050. According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), 30 per cent of the world's population is exposed to deadly heat waves on more than 20 days a year.
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Climate risk drives push to save Australia's weird, elusive platypuses
Famed for its bill, webbed feet and venomous spurs, the platypus is one of only two egg-laying mammals in the world. Many Australians have never seen one in the wild. The semi-aquatic animal is increasingly under threat from extreme weather events.
Bushfires, cyclone, torrential rain hit Australia's coasts
After months of destructive wildfires that have razed millions of hectares of land, Australia has been hit in recent weeks by wild weather that has alternately brought heavy downpours, hail storms, gusty winds and hot and dry air.
Watch your breath: Low levels of pollution dangerous, can cause heart problems, respiratory diseases
Even short term exposure to polluted air can be harmful.
Bushfire crisis: Australia may list koalas as 'endangered' species
Over 1.25 billion animals are believed to be dead in the wake of bushfires.
JNU protest: Sunny Leone confident resolution will come without violence, says she's pro-peace
The actress believes conflicts can be resolved if people engage in a conversation.
Ahead of Aus Open, Federer, Serena to play charity match for bushfire victims
The devastation has seen a host of sports stars pledge money.
Burned tigers, rescued kangaroos: Australia bushfire disinformation
Tiger burns in Australia's bushfires? It's a 2012 photo from Indonesia. Young girl rescues koala? Actually an artist's impression. Social media is packed with powerful images of Australia's bushfires but many are fake. As deadly blazes tear across south-eastern Australia, false or deliberately misleading images and claims have proliferated online, in languages from Arabic to Hindi. Here is a selection of recent fact checks on the deadly blazes:
Australian bushfire: Chris Hemsworth donates $1 mn, says every penny counts
The actor urged his fans from around the world to donate towards the cause.
Australia bushfire crisis: PM Morrison announces 2 bn dollars for relief support
The National Bushfire Recovery Agency, headed by former federal police chief Andrew Colvin, will help bushfire affected communities recover. The bushfire crisis has taken a very heavy toll with more than 1,500 homes already lost throughout the course of this fire season.
Australia PM postpones India visit over bushfires crisis back home
In a statement, the Australian Prime Minister said: "Our country is facing devastating and widespread national bushfires. Our government's entire focus is on supporting Australians in this difficult time – those facing immediate danger and those who are recovering after the fire-front has passed".
Australia’s wildfire crisis key numbers behind the disaster
Some 1,365 homes have been destroyed in New South Wales alone this fire season and the tally is rising daily as the fires continue to burn and authorities assess damage. The Climate Council estimates cumulative damage from reduced agricultural and labour productivity might reach A$19 billion by 2030 and a massive A$4 trillion by 2100.
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