Prof. Stanisław Karpiński emphasizes that the great forest fires in Europe are part of a broader process of climate change that requires the rapid introduction of new, resilient plant varieties; otherwise, the history of famine, like that in Ireland in the 19th century, may repeat itself. #GMO #klimat #rolnictwo (translated)
Jiri Jicha wrote that the fires in St. Petersburg continue to destroy what he believes are Kremlin funds intended for the war and that burning Russian oil will not become "Trump's diesel." He stated that Russian media reported on the ongoing fires at two fuel infrastructure facilities: at a maritime terminal for the export of oil products and at an oil storage facility used for storing fuel and transporting it in Russia. #Putin #Rusko #válka (translated)
Russian troops carried out a massive attack on Ukraine, during which 180 drones were launched, of which 152 were shot down, and the effects of the attack included power outages and fires in the western regions of the country. #atakdronów #infrastrukturakrytyczna #wojnawUkrainie (translated)
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that during the night of October 17 to 18, 1,015 Ukrainian drones were destroyed, with attacks mainly affecting St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region, where fires broke out in oil warehouses and data centers, leading to power outages and injuries to residents. #Rusko #Ukrajina #Petrohrad (translated)
they throw stones, cut down olive trees, and sometimes start fires #ZachodniBrzeg #Izrael #przemoc (translated)
In the first 12 days of October 2023, the highest number of fires since 1998 was recorded in the Amazon, which experts attribute to a combination of climatic factors and intentional arson by people. #požáry #Amazonie #klimatickézměny (translated)
Indonesia is facing serious forest fires, which have deployed more than 60,000 firefighters, while toxic smoke threatens neighboring countries and forces school closures in the area. #požáry #Indonésie #kvalitavozduší (translated)
I hereby repeal the application of such sanctions, restrictions, and tariffs provided for in the Graham Act. #Trump #KoreaPółnocna #pożaryKalifornia (translated)
Donald Trump announced a partial lifting of sanctions imposed on Russia, while North Korea tested a torpedo equipped with artificial intelligence. #Trump #KoreaPółnocna #pożaryKalifornia (translated)
In Singapore and parts of Southeast Asia, the highest alert level has been declared due to toxic smoke from forest fires in Indonesia, which has led to the closure of schools in some countries in the region. #pożarylasów #singapur #smog (translated)
In the southern part of Asia, the highest level of alert has been declared due to the high risk of dense, toxic smog caused by intense fires that have been scorching Indonesian islands for several weeks. #pożary #smog #ASEAN (translated)
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who was criticized last year for the city's response to the tragic wildfires, this time instructed the fire department to deploy personnel and equipment ahead of strong winds. #Pożary #Ewakuacja #Kalifornia (translated)
Fires in California have burned homes, evacuated thousands of people, and left hundreds of thousands without power, while authorities warn of further threats due to high temperatures and strong winds. #Pożary #Ewakuacja #Kalifornia (translated)
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass ordered the fire department to deploy additional personnel and equipment ahead of strong winds. #pożary #Kalifornia #ewakuacja (translated)
In Southern California, due to dangerous fires that destroyed at least four homes, authorities ordered a mass evacuation of residents in San Clemente and the surrounding area of San Juan Capistrano, and more than 175,000 customers were left without power. #pożary #Kalifornia #ewakuacja (translated)
This dry ice dispersal test is being carried out at the direct instruction of the president to help address the smog situation in South Sumatra, "This dry ice dispersal test is being carried out at the direct instruction of the president to help address the smog situation in South Sumatra," said Minister Dudung Abdurachman according to the state news agency Antara. #Indonésie #požáry #klimatická_změna (translated)
Indonesia is trying to combat devastating forest and field fires that have plagued the region of the island of Sumatra and parts of Borneo and New Guinea, while polluted air reaches alarming levels and the government is testing unconventional methods like dispersing dry ice to reduce smog. #Indonésie #požáry #klimatická_změna (translated)
Two cargo ships were attacked by drones in the waters of Romania, causing fires on board and a search and rescue operation for the crew. #AtakiDronów #MorzeCzarne #Rumunia (translated)
On the Indonesian island of Sumatra and in other areas of the country, fires are devastating forests and peatlands, causing health problems for hundreds of thousands of residents, polluting the air in neighboring states, and forcing the government to close schools and deploy firefighters in the fight against the flames. #požáry #zdravotnípohotovost #znečištěníovzduší (translated)
Singapore ranked second among the most polluted cities in the world with an AQI value of 194, as it has been suffering from unhealthy air quality since October 5 due to smoke from fires, which has led to increased demand for air purifiers and the introduction of government assistance for those affected. #kvalitavozduchu #znečištění #požáry (translated)
