Germany evacuates 2,000 as wildfire nears village
More than 2,000 people fled their homes in western Germany on Friday after a wildfire near the Belgian border spread towards the village of Gey. Residents were asked to leave at 4…
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Canada declares B.C. emergency as wildfire forces 20,000 to flee
Canadian officials declared a state of emergency in British Columbia on Saturday after a fast-moving wildfire forced the overnight evacuation of more than 20,000 people. The Bald Range fire, first reported Friday…
Wayanad landslides study links climate, geology to disaster
A new study published in the journal Landslides reveals that the July 2024 Wayanad disaster was not caused by extreme rainfall alone. Nearly 573 mm of rain in 48 hours triggered a…
Puerto Rico to Start 48-Hour Water Cuts as Drought Deepens
Puerto Rico will begin rotating water rationing on Friday, leaving tens of thousands without supplies for 48 hours at a time. The programme will run at least until the end of August.…
Green roofs cut summer rooftop temperatures by up to 40°F
Green roofs can make rooftop surfaces 30 to 40°F cooler than exposed conventional roofs during sunny summer conditions, according to reports cited by The Times of India. A study published in Energy…
India’s new billionaire founders rewrite wealth creation rules
Business Today's latest issue profiles the new generation of Indian billionaires, featuring Prateek Maheshwari of Physics Wallah, Harshil Mathur of Razorpay, and Ruchi Kalra of OfBusiness on the cover. The issue examines…
