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Rescue operations underway as the River West Sussex bursts its banks

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The River Arun has burst its banks in West Sussex. Local emergency services prepare for rescue operations in the seaside town of Littlehampton. West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service warned people in Littlehampton of severe flooding in the wake of Storm Kathleen. “Our crews are supporting rescue operations in Littlehampton near Ferry Road and Rope … Read more

How a warming climate is paving the way for fast-spreading, devastating wildfires

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Texas is no stranger to winter wildfires, but the ferocity of the Smokehouse Creek fire — the state’s largest ever after burning more than 1 million acres — caught even experts off guard. Its severity was due to a perfect storm of environmental factors: highly flammable grasses and high winds, combined with record high temperatures … Read more