France records its hottest summer
PARIS (AP) — France recorded its hottest summer since measurements began more than a century ago, the environment…
Orangutan rescued in Indonesia forest hit by fire
Residents, activists, and authorities in Indonesia’s West Kalimantan province rescued a male orangutan found in a weakened state…
Fontainebleau forest near Paris reopens after devastating wildfire
A hugely popular forest outside Paris reopened to the public Saturday after being partially ravaged by a wildfire…
Area of land hit by wildfires each year across Europe could triple due to climate change
CLIMATE CHANGE COULD nearly triple the area of land hit by wildfires every year in Europe, and even…
Two dead and hundreds evacuated after wildfires on Greek island
TWO PEOPLE DIED and hundreds were evacuated Sunday after two fires broke out on the Greek island of…
Chasing Fire Clouds in Utah
Scientists have long known that volcanoes can launch large quantities of particles into the stratosphere. In the past…
The summer that burned Ireland
PEARSE STOKES CRADLED the tiny, motionless frog in his hand. Looking dried of all life, it was a…
Cascade Volcanoes Shrouded in Smoke
In a contrast of fire and ice, smoke from wildland fires mingled with several of the Cascade Range’s…
‘Apocalyptic scenes’ as huge fires begin tearing through homes in England
HUGE FIRES HAVE caused “apocalyptic scenes” in England’s West Midlands, forcing some people to flee after blazes started…
Nearly 70 percent of France under water restrictions amid record heat
Nearly 70 percent of France is subject to water-use restrictions as drought conditions worsen amid successive heatwaves, the…
Advice for Irish tourists going to wildfire-risk areas
The Irish Travel Agents’ Association (ITAA) has advice for Irish holidaymakers in areas affected by wildfires in Europe.…
Prices of olive oil, wine and fruit expected to rise due to extreme heat and wildfires in Europe
Farmers across Europe are warning of a slump in food production and rising prices as crops from maize…