The Suomi NPP satellite's Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) instrument captured a look at multiple fires and smoke burning in Idaho's Sawtooth National Forest on August 15, 2016. The Pioneer Fire is now ...
Earth Sciences
Aug 17, 2016
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Texas has been known for its oil production for almost 150 years. Now, a new oil industry is sprouting in what may bring producers cash and consumers a local, edible choice—olive oil.
Ecology
Sep 9, 2014
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From last until today the Carr fire has consumed 12,000 more acres for a total of 110,154 acres and is 27% contained. The number of residences destroyed overnight rose by 161, commercial buildings by 1, and outbuildings by ...
Environment
Jul 31, 2018
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The 790 Fire in Oregon began as a lightning strike on July 31, 2014. Over 3,000 acres have been affected by this fire which is 54% contained. In the next 12 to 48 hours there is a potential risk to Sky Lakes Wilderness and ...
Earth Sciences
Sep 10, 2014
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Successfully integrating human activities with ecosystem conservation forms the foundation of sustainability and is key to maintaining biological diversity. A new study has found that recreational use of private land in the ...
Ecology
Aug 9, 2016
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An annual survey led by researchers at William & Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science shows that the abundance of underwater grasses in Chesapeake Bay increased 24 percent between 2012 and 2013, reversing the downward ...
Environment
Apr 23, 2014
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Environment Canada has issued a high health risk warning for Yellowknife and surrounding area because of heavy smoke in the region due to forest fires. Currently 160 wildfires are burning across the region. There are no plans ...
Earth Sciences
Jul 21, 2014
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The Loma Fire in California which broke out on Monday, September 26, 2016 has now grown to 2,865 acres and is 20% contained. There is good news to be had at present. Evacuations were lifted Wednesday afternoon for all ...
Earth Sciences
Sep 30, 2016
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Over 92,960 acres have been burned by the King Fire since it began on September 13, 2014. The fire is currently 38% contained, and the cause of the fire is arson. Over 7,600 personnel are battling this fire.
Earth Sciences
Sep 24, 2014
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The human-caused North Star Fire in Washington State which began on August 13 was dampened over the Labor Day weekend by snowfall, but not extinguished. The fire, which is currently at 211,356 acres, is only 45% contained, ...
Earth Sciences
Sep 14, 2015
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