This week’s selection of striking photographs captures significant events from around the world, including volcanic activity in Iceland, a surprise piano performance by actor Jeff Goldblum in London, and large protests in New Zealand against a controversial bill. Additionally, the…
Students, volunteers, and kindergarten to elementary school children participated in a reforestation initiative in Lefkimi, Greece, affected by the 2023 wildfires. Led by the Democritus University of Thrace and the Evros Forest Directorate, the project, organized by the Hadjigiannis Foundation,…
As New York City faces an unprecedented drought and a surge in wildfires, officials are urging residents to reduce water consumption. With the state experiencing its second-longest dry spell since 1869 and reservoirs at just 62% capacity, Mayor Eric Adams…
The ongoing ‘Mountain Fire’ in California has devastated the city of Camarillo, destroying at least 132 homes and damaging 88 others. Approximately 70,000 residents were forced to evacuate, often with little more than the clothes on their backs. While firefighters…
Authorities in California have issued urgent evacuation orders as the Mountain Fire burns near Camarillo, destroying over 100 homes and endangering more than 3,500 properties. The fire, fueled by strong winds of up to 80 mph, has charred 83,000 acres…
California authorities issued evacuation orders for thousands as the ‘Mountain Fire’ intensifies in the hills northwest of Los Angeles. The blaze, which ignited near Camarillo, has charred over 8,300 hectares and threatens more than 3,500 homes. Currently only 5% contained,…
California is facing an ongoing wildfire crisis near Los Angeles, where flames are rapidly encroaching on residential areas. Firefighters are struggling to combat a blaze that has already consumed numerous homes, leaving residents with mere minutes to evacuate. The fire’s…
Firefighters are making significant progress in controlling two wildfires in Greece’s Achaia and Aetolia-Acarnania regions. In Kafalovryso, 50 firefighters, along with 10 fire trucks, are combating a forest fire. Meanwhile, in Rouga, 20 firefighters are tackling a blaze in reed…
Wildfires are rapidly spreading in Ventura County, northwest of Los Angeles, driving residents from their homes and threatening agricultural land. Authorities have issued urgent evacuation orders, particularly in high-risk areas near Camarillo. The fires, fueled by powerful winds reaching 50…
At the Green Deal 2024 conference, Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, Vasilis Kikilias, detailed ongoing wildfires and the government’s efforts to combat them. With 9,000 fire incidents recorded this season, he assessed it as the toughest in decades,…
