Rain Dampens Forest Fires Across Regions
Alaska reports 420000 acres in 66 fires as dry conditions persist, while New Jersey Pine Barrens sees relief from rain. California and North Carolina also battle large blazes as crews shift to mop up and containment.
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Weather outlook for Lubbock and vicinity tonight
Partly cloudy night with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms. Daytime high near the mid 90s. Tonight’s low in the upper 60s. Winds from the southeast at 5 to 10 mph.
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Texas warns visitors on sun heat as deaths rise
Texas health officials cautioned tourists about extreme sun exposure with 46 sun related deaths in five years. They warned of sunstroke and heat exhaustion from 100 degree heat and noted food poisoning risks at picnics amid hot weather. Farmers report dry conditions and reduced vegetable production across North Texas.
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Energy Agency Forms Fuel Crisis Task Force
The Federal Energy Administration announced a task force to prepare emergency plans for possible fuel shortages. It includes personnel from Interior Commerce EPA Transportation and other agencies and will coordinate with state officials via the National Governors Conference. The group reviews vulnerable regions and aims to draft plans and proposals to authorize presidential action if needed.
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Office sets up unit to study carbon dioxide danger
ERDA announces creation of a new office to assess the hazard of atmospheric carbon dioxide and coordinate interagency and international scientific work. The move follows NRC findings on rising CO2 and potential climate effects. James Liverman led the plan as part of urgent but not imminent action with Harvard UCSD scientist Roger Revelle weighing in on timely policy choices. The office will draw staff from ERDA biomedical and environmental research as the study advances.
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Typhoon Thelma Ravages Kaohsiung Taiwan Killing Dozens
Typhoon Thelma struck southern Taiwan causing widespread damage in Kaohsiung. Police reported at least 28 dead and 199 injured with thousands of homes destroyed or damaged. Power restored to a third of Kaohsiung after repair crews arrived. harbor operations halted and eight container cranes damaged. Seven vessels sank and banana plantations suffered heavy losses.
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