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As I was writing this, the Park Fire jumped from the 6th biggest wildfire in California’s history to the 5th biggest, and it’s still raging on. Learn more about why this “megafire” and others in the West are growing so rapidly this season in my latest.

The Texas Tribune & Inside Climate News found that officials are likely under-counting heat deaths in Texas. Methodologies at medical examiner offices lag behind Arizona counterparts with more comprehensive standards. This hinders the public health response. insideclimatenews.org/news/14082024/…

“Note to Reporters: This is a rare news release from NOAA for an operational weather event. We urge the news media to continue focusing the public’s attention on the major impacts from inland flooding expected along the path of Helene well after landfall”

Be safe Florida folks! Check out the National Hurricane Center site for frequent updates on the storm’s status: nhc.noaa.gov/index.shtml

Famous grizzly bear, 399, was fatally struck by a vehicle in Snake River Canyon, south of Jackson, WY on Oct. 22, 2024. The bear's identity was confirmed through ear tags & a microchip. We are working with state & local agencies to gather more information. fws.gov/press-release/…

Come work with me! Inside Climate News is hiring a Texas-based renewables reporter. DM me if you’d like to discuss. insideclimatenews.org/about/jobs/

Rat Poison Harms Endangered #Wildlife Up and Down the Food Chain, #EPA Warns #news #environment Kiley Price reports for Inside Climate News insideclimatenews.org/news/06122024/…

New North Atlantic right whale calf sighting! On December 9, 2024, Clearwater Aquarium saw right whale #2430 “Minus One” and her calf about 6 miles off of Amelia Island, Florida. Minus One was first seen in 1994, which makes her at least 31 years old. Learn more: bit.ly/3ZBzimg

New research shows that conserving older animals is crucial for the health of an entire species, particularly in the face of climate change via Georgina Gustin

The Cape Cod Bay Seasonal Management Area is active January 1 to May 15. During this time, most vessels 65 feet or longer must travel at 10 knots or less in the area to reduce the risk of lethal vessel strikes of North Atlantic right whales. Learn more: bit.ly/3AiJCWs

Congestion pricing started in NYC today. But it’s not the first time this strategy has been used: London has been running a congestion pricing program for more than 20 years. My recent newsletter explains the links: insideclimatenews.org/news/15112024/…

The National Weather Service has *once again* issued an elevated "Particularly Dangerous Situation" (PDS) Red Flag Warning for large portions of Los Angeles & Ventura Counties early Tue though Wed due to return of very strong offshore winds and extremely dry air. #CAwx #CAfire

Early Addition: It appears rats can chew through the new trash cans buff.ly/40SW0am

In Czechia beavers built a dam in 2 days, which local authorities had been planning for 7 years The animals saved the administration $1.2 million. A project to restore wetlands in the Brdy Landscape Park had been in development since 2018. Over the years, the administration