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This global disaster map is useful and strangely addictive

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When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. EDIS lets you explore earthquakes, storms, wildfires, volcanic eruptions, and plenty more on an interactive map that updates in real-time. I'm not one that typically seeks out disaster news, but there's something strangely addictive about the interactive disaster tracking map from The Emergency and Disaster Information Service (EDIS). It's run by the Hungarian National Association of Radio Distress-Signaling and Infocommunications (RSOE). EDIS tracks emergencies around the globe and plots them on an interactive map.


In Europe, Today's Children Will Live Through Nearly Twice as Many Fire Weather Days Than Their Grandparents

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The U.S. Is Having One of Its Most Active Wildfire Seasons. Here's How the Costs Are Adding Up

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'We'll find way to save Jodrell Bank,' Burnham says

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'We'll find way to save Jodrell Bank,' Burnham says Prime Minister Andy Burnham has vowed to save the UK's largest telescope at the Jodrell Bank Observatory. The Lovell telescope, which has stood in Cheshire since 1957, is the world's third-largest steerable radio telescope. But in July this year, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) said the site would not be prioritised for further funding after its current agreement ended in March 2028. Burnham said: Every one of my generation went on a school trip to Jodrell Bank, and there is no way that we can see its demise, and it won't happen under my government. UKRI said its decision for the site was the result of a comprehensive, evidence-based prioritisation process.


Germany says Russia behind Leipzig airport drone attack

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Germany has said Russia was responsible for last month's drone attack at Leipzig's airport. A drone carrying an explosive device was discovered at Leipzig/Halle Airport in eastern Germany, close to Ukrainian cargo planes, on 4 August. It failed to explode as the detonator was apparently faulty, and investigators suspect a second drone collided with a cargo aircraft nearby. A third drone was reportedly found near the airport 10 days later. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said the Leipzig airport attack followed the well-established pattern of Russian hybrid operations in Europe and the assumption was that Germany would be targeted again.


Think this is bad? Study warns the area affected by wildfires in Europe will TRIPLE by 2100

Daily Mail - Science & tech

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What Happens When the World is on Fire

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Losing my leg has elevated my life, says world champion surfer

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Four-time world champion adaptive surfer Llywelyn Williams says losing his leg as a teenager elevated his life. Surfing played a pivotal role in his recovery and in the years since losing a leg after being hit by a car in 2011. It had been a passion of the then 16-year-old prior to the accident - and it was not going to stop him despite being severely injured while out skateboarding. In fact, he recalled coming around from a coma in hospital amid a dream that a surfboard came between him and a bright light like you see in the movies. It wasn't my time, said Williams, from Abersoch, Gwynedd.


Primark's new 'supermarket tactic' to woo customers in online price war

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Primark's new'supermarket tactic' to woo customers in online price war It is something I keep hearing shoppers say when I ask them whether they shop at the fast-fashion giant. It's definitely got more expensive, says 19-year-old student Eshal Malik as she browses the jewellery at Primark with a friend. But that might be about to change. Primark said on Monday that it was lowering prices on hundreds of clothing items, including jeans, jumpers and socks. It's the kind of headline you'd expect from M&S or Next, says retail analyst Natalie Berg, explaining that price cuts like this from such a low-cost retailer are surprising.


Rental searches for pet friendly properties drop after law change

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Rightmove searches for rental properties that allow pets have plummeted since law changes gave renters more rights. Following the introduction of the new rules, pet searches dropped by more than 50% in May and June compared with a year earlier. Landlords in England cannot unreasonably refuse pets in their properties under changes made in May in the Renters' Rights Act. But agents say some renters wrongly believe permission to have a pet is guaranteed, and landlords say some homes remain unsuitable for multiple pets or large dogs. Landlords must consider requests fairly and cannot unreasonably refuse them, but they can still decline where there is a valid reason, said Megan Eighteen, immediate past president of lettings agents trade body ARLA Propertymark. She said there was plenty of potential for misunderstanding, among tenants about pet-friendly properties.