Wildlife Trusts: Nature reserves face hotter temperatures, wildfires and floods

Wildlife Trusts: Nature reserves face hotter temperatures, wildfires and floods

Floodwaters cover the Fingeringhoe Wick sidewalk in Essex. Hundreds of natural reserves are facing global warming, river floods and wildfires, according to wildlife conservationists. The Federation of 46 Private Charities in the United Kingdom has published a report on how 400 square miles of natural resources are affected by climate change. It warns that species […]

how farmers are helping rescue them

how farmers are helping rescue them

Sandfish are migratory freshwater fish found only in South Africa that can grow to over half a metre in length. They sport a pronounced downturned mouth which is used to graze algae off rocks and to grub in mud and sand on the stream bed. Sandfish: conserving one of South Africa’s most threatened large-bodied fish. […]

New evacuations for communities near California forest fire

New evacuations for communities near California forest fire

JACKSON, Calif. >> Evacuation orders were expanded Tuesday for remote California communities near a wildfire that may have been sparked by fireworks or a barbecue on the Fourth of July in a mountainous region that’s a top tourism destination. The Electra Fire in Sierra Nevada Gold Country broke out Monday afternoon and tripled in size […]

Schoolcraft County wildfire expected to be contained by Tuesday night | WJMN

Schoolcraft County wildfire expected to be contained by Tuesday night | WJMN

SCHOOLCRAFT COUNTY, MCH. The blaze, which was reported Saturday afternoon, started on East of County Road 454. Although DNA is under investigation, it is believed that lightning is the main cause of the fire. Lower and Upper Peninsula firefighters joined the effort, with the help of people and equipment from the Seni National Wildlife Sanctuary. […]

California forest fire temporarily strands July 4th revelers | Ap

California forest fire temporarily strands July 4th revelers | Ap

JACKSON, Calif. (AP) — A Northern California wildfire chewed through a mountainous region near Sacramento Tuesday after forcing evacuations in two counties. The Electra Fire erupted Monday afternoon at a recreation area in Sierra Nevada Gold Country that was packed with Fourth of July revelers, forcing 85 to 100 people celebrating the holiday at a […]

Lots of Texans Celebrated the Fourth of July by Setting Off Wildfires

Lots of Texans Celebrated the Fourth of July by Setting Off Wildfires

The traditions of July IV are important to many of us. Swim when the hottest summer starts! Gather with friends, family and neighbors to cook a hamburger set and watch Joey Chest win Nathan’s Hot Dog Contest! We are going to the park to watch the fireworks show! Now there is a new culture. On […]