Drought grips Florida Everglades as fires and fish die
Massive fish kills and fires sweep the Everglades amid a six month drought. Officials warn the muck fires threaten wildlife and water supply while federal disaster plans progress. Seminole lands seek relief as saltwater intrusion threatens wells and cattle ranches burn across South Florida.
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California debates use of strategic airspray to fight wildfires
Sacramento considers enlisting Air Force bombers and tanker planes to drop up to 60 000 pounds of water or chemical retardants in a single pass. Si Robin argues high altitude water bombing offers safer, more precise suppression, while experts warn about risks of containerized retardants and call for progress before adoption.
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