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50,000 Evacuated As Toxic Chemical Tank Sparks "Catastrophic Explosion" Fear
A storage tank at the GKN Aerospace facility contains about 7,000 gallons of a chemical called methyl methacrylate.
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NASA Tests Advanced Infrared Technology to Improve Wildfire Monitoring
NASA tested its Compact Fire Infrared Radiance Spectral Tracker (c-FIRST) over California wildfires to improve real-time fire tracking. Managed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the instrument captures high-resolution thermal infrared data, identifying temperature variations across wildfire-affected areas. Experts believe this could help firef...
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NASA’s X-59 Jet Conducts Afterburner Test for Supersonic Flight Performance
NASA’s X-59, part of the Quiet SuperSonic Technology (Quesst) programme, has successfully completed afterburner tests, bringing it closer to achieving quieter supersonic flight. Built by Lockheed Martin, the X-59 is designed to break the sound barrier without generating the disruptive sonic booms typically associated with supersonic travel. The r...
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California Announces Plan to Protect Joshua Trees from Wildfires and Climate Change Threats
A new plan released by California's Department of Fish and Wildlife outlines strategies to protect Joshua trees from threats including wildfires, human development and climate change. The plan includes land conservation, wildfire management and relocation of trees where necessary. It aims to safeguard the species for the future amid rising temperat...
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Raging Park Fire Grows To California's 6th Largest Wildfire Ever
Thousands of firefighters battling a massive northern California wildfire were working in milder temperatures and higher humidity Monday, but the blaze that has destroyed more than 100 structures since it began five days ago continues to grow.
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Tourists Flock To California's Death Valley As Temperature Touches Over 53 Degrees Celsius
On Sunday, several people flocked to a part of the National Park known as Furnace Creek, where temperatures reached 128 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Beijing Swelters In Extreme Heat, Over 40 Degrees Recorded For 3rd Day
Beijing topped 40 degrees Celsius (104F) on Saturday for a record third day as the Chinese capital sweltered in extreme heat, while uncommonly high temperatures for June grilled an area the size of California in northern China.
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As California Broils In Heatwave, "Splooting" Squirrels Catch Internet's Attention
The temperature in California has been hovering above the mark of 38 degrees Celsius (100 degrees Fahrenheit), making it extremely uncomfortable for people living in the state.
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California Heatwave Bakes Death Valley, Record Set For Hottest September Day: Report
After experiencing record-breaking rains just a month ago, California's Death Valley is about to bake in a dangerous heatwave.
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Scientists Discover New Way Of Producing Hydrogen From Water At Room Temperature: Report
Scientists from University of California have discovered a novel method of producing hydrogen gas from water at room temperature.
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Over 6,000 People Evacuated As California's "Explosive" Wildfire Grows
A fierce California wildfire expanded early Sunday burning several thousand acres and forcing evacuations, as tens of millions of Americans sweltered through scorching heat with already record-setting temperatures due to climb even further.
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Improved Lithium-Ion Battery Technology Could Help EVs in Cold Climates to Travel Further on a Single Charge
New lithium-ion batteries have been developed by researchers that are capable of performing well at both cold and hot temperatures, in what could prove useful for batteries used in electric vehicles. According to the study, these new batteries could help EVs improve their mileage in cold climates while cutting down the need for cooling systems to r...
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"Water, Shade And Rest": How Extreme Heat In US Is Threatening Economy
Irma Gomez has worked in California's Central Valley, one of the world's most productive agricultural regions, for nearly a decade -- but she has never experienced a year as hot as this one, so hot that a colleague collapsed and died in the fields.
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"Different Climate Conditions": California Battles Record Wildfires
More dry-lightning hit Northern California on Monday after sparking over 625 wildfires the past week but firefighters got some relief as temperatures eased off record highs.
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Wildfire Chars 290,000 Acres, Becomes 5th Largest In California's History
A massive, out-of-control Northern California wildfire that destroyed 68 homes and forced thousands to flee has become the fifth largest in state history, officials said on Sunday, as crews battled high temperatures and strong winds.
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50,000 Evacuated As Toxic Chemical Tank Sparks "Catastrophic Explosion" Fear
A storage tank at the GKN Aerospace facility contains about 7,000 gallons of a chemical called methyl methacrylate.
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NASA Tests Advanced Infrared Technology to Improve Wildfire Monitoring
NASA tested its Compact Fire Infrared Radiance Spectral Tracker (c-FIRST) over California wildfires to improve real-time fire tracking. Managed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the instrument captures high-resolution thermal infrared data, identifying temperature variations across wildfire-affected areas. Experts believe this could help firef...
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NASA’s X-59 Jet Conducts Afterburner Test for Supersonic Flight Performance
NASA’s X-59, part of the Quiet SuperSonic Technology (Quesst) programme, has successfully completed afterburner tests, bringing it closer to achieving quieter supersonic flight. Built by Lockheed Martin, the X-59 is designed to break the sound barrier without generating the disruptive sonic booms typically associated with supersonic travel. The r...
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California Announces Plan to Protect Joshua Trees from Wildfires and Climate Change Threats
A new plan released by California's Department of Fish and Wildlife outlines strategies to protect Joshua trees from threats including wildfires, human development and climate change. The plan includes land conservation, wildfire management and relocation of trees where necessary. It aims to safeguard the species for the future amid rising temperat...
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Raging Park Fire Grows To California's 6th Largest Wildfire Ever
Thousands of firefighters battling a massive northern California wildfire were working in milder temperatures and higher humidity Monday, but the blaze that has destroyed more than 100 structures since it began five days ago continues to grow.
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Tourists Flock To California's Death Valley As Temperature Touches Over 53 Degrees Celsius
On Sunday, several people flocked to a part of the National Park known as Furnace Creek, where temperatures reached 128 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Beijing Swelters In Extreme Heat, Over 40 Degrees Recorded For 3rd Day
Beijing topped 40 degrees Celsius (104F) on Saturday for a record third day as the Chinese capital sweltered in extreme heat, while uncommonly high temperatures for June grilled an area the size of California in northern China.
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As California Broils In Heatwave, "Splooting" Squirrels Catch Internet's Attention
The temperature in California has been hovering above the mark of 38 degrees Celsius (100 degrees Fahrenheit), making it extremely uncomfortable for people living in the state.
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California Heatwave Bakes Death Valley, Record Set For Hottest September Day: Report
After experiencing record-breaking rains just a month ago, California's Death Valley is about to bake in a dangerous heatwave.
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Scientists Discover New Way Of Producing Hydrogen From Water At Room Temperature: Report
Scientists from University of California have discovered a novel method of producing hydrogen gas from water at room temperature.
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Over 6,000 People Evacuated As California's "Explosive" Wildfire Grows
A fierce California wildfire expanded early Sunday burning several thousand acres and forcing evacuations, as tens of millions of Americans sweltered through scorching heat with already record-setting temperatures due to climb even further.
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Improved Lithium-Ion Battery Technology Could Help EVs in Cold Climates to Travel Further on a Single Charge
New lithium-ion batteries have been developed by researchers that are capable of performing well at both cold and hot temperatures, in what could prove useful for batteries used in electric vehicles. According to the study, these new batteries could help EVs improve their mileage in cold climates while cutting down the need for cooling systems to r...
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"Water, Shade And Rest": How Extreme Heat In US Is Threatening Economy
Irma Gomez has worked in California's Central Valley, one of the world's most productive agricultural regions, for nearly a decade -- but she has never experienced a year as hot as this one, so hot that a colleague collapsed and died in the fields.
-
"Different Climate Conditions": California Battles Record Wildfires
More dry-lightning hit Northern California on Monday after sparking over 625 wildfires the past week but firefighters got some relief as temperatures eased off record highs.
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Wildfire Chars 290,000 Acres, Becomes 5th Largest In California's History
A massive, out-of-control Northern California wildfire that destroyed 68 homes and forced thousands to flee has become the fifth largest in state history, officials said on Sunday, as crews battled high temperatures and strong winds.
