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Western US Faces Final Push of Extreme Heat Wave After Record-Shattering Weekend

Western US Faces Final Push of Extreme Heat Wave After Record-Shattering Weekend

Western US Faces Final Push of Extreme Heat Wave After Record-Shattering Weekend As of Monday, August 25, the Western United States is grappling with the final stages of a relentless heat wave that has brought record-shattering temperatures and heightened wildfire risks to millions. Following a weekend where over 30 million people were under extreme weather alerts, several regions are experiencing the last day of excessive heat warnings, with some set to expire by Tuesday morning. Cities like Phoenix and Tucson…

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UN Report: Current Carbon Offset Strategies via Afforestation May Exacerbate Wildfires, Increasing Emissions

UN Report: Current Carbon Offset Strategies via Afforestation May Exacerbate Wildfires, Increasing Emissions

UN Report: Current Carbon Offset Strategies via Afforestation May Exacerbate Wildfires, Increasing Emissions A new UNU-INWEH report reveals a critical flaw in current carbon offset strategies. The increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires globally are transforming forests from carbon sinks into significant emission sources. This challenges the efficacy of afforestation projects funded through voluntary carbon markets, which often fail to adequately account for evolving wildfire risks. The report highlights that relying on historical wildfire data for risk assessment is insufficient….

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