Wildfire

Indonesia Rainforest Fires Surge, Concerns Rise About Global Warming

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday September 12, 2019

The number of blazes in Indonesia's rainforests has jumped sharply, satellite data showed Thursday, spreading smog across Southeast Asia and adding to concerns about the impact of increasing wildfire outbreaks worldwide on global warming.

Amazon Nations Meet In Indigenous Hut At Colombia Over Forest Protection

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday September 7, 2019

Presidents and ministers from seven Amazon countries met in Colombia on Friday to agree on measures to protect the world's biggest rainforest, under threat from wildfires and rampant deforestation.

H&M Halts Leather Purchases From Brazil After Amazon Wildfires

World News | Reuters | Friday September 6, 2019

H&M, the world's second-biggest fashion retailer, said on Thursday it had stopped purchasing leather from Brazil for the time being due to environmental concerns highlighted by Amazon wildfires.

Amazon's "Tallest Tree" Safe From Fires, Say Scientists

Science | Agence France-Presse | Thursday September 5, 2019

Intrepid Brazilian and British scientists say they have located the Amazon's tallest tree in northern Brazil, untouched by a spate of wildfires that have raged in the rainforest for weeks.

Amazon Forest Faces Threat From Fires, Mining, Land Occupation And Logging

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday August 31, 2019

Raging wildfires have drawn the world's attention to the Amazon but immolation is just one of the dangers facing the world's largest rain forest, environmental experts across the region say.

Nearing Tipping Point: What You Need To Know About Amazon Forest Fires

World News | Steven Mufson, Andrew Freedman, The Washington Post | Wednesday August 28, 2019

As Brazil and the world mobilize soldiers and finances in response to a wave of wildfires in the Amazon, far more is at stake than Brazil's international reputation.

"Respond To Call Of Forest": G7 To Give $20 Million To Fight Amazon Fires

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday August 27, 2019

The G7 will give $20 million (18 million euros) to send firefighting planes to tackle the blazes engulfing parts of the Amazon, the presidents of France and Chile said Monday.

"Reforest Europe," Says Brazil As It Rejects G7 Aid To Fight Amazon Fires

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday August 27, 2019

Brazil on Monday rejected aid from G7 countries to fight wildfires in the Amazon, with a top official telling French President Emmanuel Macron to take care of "his home and his colonies."

G7 To Help Nations Hit By Amazon Fires: French President Emmanuel Macron

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday August 25, 2019

World leaders at the G7 summit have agreed to help the countries affected by the huge wildfires ravaging the Amazon rainforest as soon as possible , French President Emmanuel Macron said Sunday.

The Amazon Is In Flames. But Brazil's Past Can Show The Path Forward.

World News | Ruth DeFries, Doug Morton, The Washington Post | Friday August 23, 2019

Just over 16 years ago, on a sweltering day along the southeastern fringe of the Amazon forest, we sat down to catch our breath on a half-burnt log. Plumes of smoke on the horizon wafted to the sky, and the sound of chainsaws whirred in the distance. We couldn't have known that we were sitting in a time and place that was rapidly approaching peak d...

HTC Wildfire X to Go on Sale in India Today: Check Price, Sale Offers, Specifications

Gadgets 360 Staff | Thursday August 22, 2019

HTC Wildfire X price in India starts at Rs. 10,999 for the 3GB RAM + 32GB storage option, while its 4GB RAM + 128GB storage variant carries a price tag of at Rs. 13,999.

Amazon Rainforest Burning: Brazil Reports Record Forest Fires

World News | Reuters | Wednesday August 21, 2019

Wildfires raging in the Amazon rainforest have hit a record number this year, with 72,843 fires detected so far by Brazil's space research center INPE, as concerns grow over right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro's environmental policy.

Fierce Wildfire Stopped In Southern France, 500 Firefighters Were On Spot

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday August 16, 2019

One of France's biggest wildfires this year has been stopped after more than 500 firefighters battled for two days to protect homes and lives, emergency services said Thursday.

Massive Wildfire On Greek Island, Several Villages Evacuated

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday August 14, 2019

Firefighters on the Greek island of Evia were still battling Wednesday to contain a fire that has caused massive damage to a pristine mountain wildlife habitat after threatening four communities.

HTC Wildfire X With Triple Rear Cameras, Octa-Core SoC Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Jagmeet Singh | Friday August 16, 2019

HTC Wildfire X price in India starts at Rs. 9,999 for the 3GB RAM + 32GB storage option. The phone will go on sale in the country starting August 22.