GFMC: Recent Media Highlights on Fire, Policies, and Politics
Recent Media Highlights on Fire, Policies, and Politics
September 2006
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China: Forest rangers warn of fire risk (published by english.eastday.com, 29 September 2006)
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Argentina: 400 evacuados por incendio forestal en Argentina (published by www.lasegunda.com, 29 September 2006)
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Global: Intact Northern Forests Worth $250 Billion a Year, According to Study (published by www.enn.com, 27 September 2006)
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USA: Fire Managers Allowing Lightning-Caused Fire to Burn (published by www.fox12news.com, 27 September 2006)
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Namibia: Veld fire wreaks havoc in Omusati (published by www.nbc.com.na, 27 September 2006)
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Botswana: Bush Fire Threatens Safari Camp (published by allafrica.com, 26 September 2006)
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USA: Goats Chow Down While Lowering Wildfire Risk Wildfires (published by dailycal.org, 26 September 2006)
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Australia: Arson squad sparks to life (published by www.news.com.au, 26 September 2006)
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New Zealand: Forest Fire Flares Again (published by www.newswire.co.nz, 25 September 2006)
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Australia: Bushfire ‘sparked by hazard burning’ (published by www.2gb.com, 25 September 2006)
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Malaysia: Sumatra Dry Air Brings Haze To Parts Of Sarawak (published by www.bernama.com.my, 25 September 2006)
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Australia: On brink of worst fire season ever (published by www.news.com.au, 25 September 2006)
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New Zealand: South Island forest fire close to extinguished (published by www.radionz.co.nz, 24 September 2006)
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USA: 2006 is state’s worst wildfire year since 1994 (published by seattletimes.nwsource.com, 24 September 2006)
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USA: Wind-Driven Wildfire Threatens California Vineyards (published by www.newstalkzb.co.nz, 24 September 2006)
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China: Extinguido incendio forestal en el suroeste de China (published by www.spanish.xinhuanet.com, 24 September 2006)
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USA: First-Ever Wildland Fire Conference Planned (published by www.fox12news.com, 23 September 2006)
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United Kingdom: Rabbit poacher sparks blaze (published by iccoventry.icnetwork.co.uk, 22 September 2006)
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USA: AIR Worldwide Publishes Wildfire Models (published by www.insurancenetworking.com, 22 September 2006)
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Namibia: Lack of remuneration of farm workers (published by www.nbc.com.na, 21 September 2006)
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USA: Wildfire Prompts Health Advisories in Ventura County (published by www.latimes.com, 21 September 2006)
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USA: Downtown Los Angeles is Seen Through the Smoke from Pine Fire (published by www.planetark.com, 21 September 2006)
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Australia: Ready to burn (published by bendigo.yourguide.com.au, 21 September 2006)
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USA: Artillery round starts wildfire (published by www.localnews8.com, 20 September 2006)
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USA: Judge reinstates sweeping forest protections (published by newsroom.blogs.oregonlive.com, 20 September 2006)
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Australien: Mallee bushfire danger remains (published by http://www.theage.com.au, 19 September 2006)
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USA: California Condor Hatchling Is at Risk as Wildfire Doubles in Size (published by www.latimes.com, 19 September 2006)
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Australia: Hard bushfire season ahead: Koperberg (published by www.smh.com.au, 19 September 2006)
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USA: Wildfire Forecast: More Devastating Seasons to Come for U.S. (published by news.nationalgeographic.com, 19 September 2006)
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Spain: Hunters charged with starting El Hierro forest fire (published by www.typicallyspanish.com, 19 September 2006)
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USA: Weed-eating goats prevent wildfires (published by www.upi.com, 18 September 2006)
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Australia: Life after bushfire: Anakie and the Brisbane Ranges National Park (published by www.abc.net.au, 18 September 2006)
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USA: Park Service proposes spraying fire site (published by www.thespectrum.com, 18 September 2006)
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Canada: Study points to high mercury release from forest fires due to climate change (published by cnews.canoe.ca, 18 September 2006)
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Canada: Forest fire smoke may pose health risk (published by lfpress.ca, 17 September 2006)
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Ghana: Vision 2050 Forestry Ghana Limited Appeal to His Excellency, President J.A. Kufuor (published by www.accra-mail.com, 15 September 2006)
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Canada: Fire fighting costs soar (published by www.tbsource.com, 14 September 2006)
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Spain: El Hierro forest fire brought under control (published by www.thinkspain.com, 14 September 2006)
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Zimbabwe: Veld Fires Threaten Livestock Production (published by allafrica.com, 14 September 2006)
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USA: Forest Fire Smoke Poses Regional Air Problems (published by www.kcra.com, 13 September 2006)
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Brunei Darussalam: Dry season could lead to more forest fires (published by www.brunei-online.com, 13 September 2006)
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Malaysia: What are we doing about the haze? (published by www.malaysiakini.com, 13 September 2006)
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USA: Researchers launch online wildfire risk assessment tool (published by www.berkeley.edu, 13 September 2006)
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Malaysia: Malaysia Denies Rain Forests Being Destroyed for Palm Oil Cultivation (published by www.enn.com, 13 September 2006)
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USA: Forest Service to discuss hazardous fuels project (published by www.pahrumpvalleytimes.com, 13 September 2006)
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Australia: Scepticism at bush fire code (published by www.bordermail.com.au, 13 September 2006)
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Indonesia: Indonesia Puts Out Forest Fires in Borneo, Reduces Smoke Haze (published by www.bloomberg.com, 12 September 2006)
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USA: Wildfire’s long-term effect on fish unknown (published by www.billingsgazette.net, 12 September 2006)
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Turkey: Forest Fire in Gallipoli Brought Under Control (published by www.zaman.com, 11 September 2006)
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Hawaii: Second wildfire tears through West Maui Mountains (published by www.kpua.net, 11 September 2006)
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USA: Destructive Insects on Rise in Alaska (published by www.enn.com, 11 September 2006)
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Morocco: Feux de forêt : environ 2.730 ha touchés dans les provinces de Chefchaouen et Larache (published by www.lematin.ma, 9 September 2006)
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New Zealand: Third NZ Deployment to the USA wildfires requested (published by www.scoop.co.nz, 9 September 2006)
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Russia: Se mantienen 45 incendios forestales en Rusia (published by sp.rian.ru, 8 September 2006)
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New Zealand: Firefighter returns from US (published by www.newstalkzb.co.nz, 8 September 2006)
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USA/ Canada: Mercury Rising: Increased Burning of Peatland Soils Creates “Hotspots” for Mercury and Carbon Emissions in Wildfires (published by www.usgs.gov, 7 September 2006)
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USA: Bee Stings Plague Montana Wildfire Fighters (published by www.foxnews.com, 7 September 2006)
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Indonesia: Rains, winds thin haze over Kalimantan cities (published by www.antara.co.id, 7 September 2006)
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Canada: Forest fires could unleash toxic bomb into atmosphere: study (published by reports.discoverychannel.ca, 7 September 2006)
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Morocco: Forest fire consumes 1,600ha north (published by www.map.ma, 6 September 2006)
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Indonesia: Indonesian govt to confiscate land of forest fire culprits (published by www.peat-portal.net, 6 September 2006)
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South Africa: Forests vital for economic growth (published by www.buanews.gov.za, 6 September 2006)
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Namibia: Etosha Fires Spare Wildlife (published by allafrica.com, 6 September 2006)
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Morocco: Un officier trouve la mort dans un incendie de forêt (published by www.jeuneafrique.com, 5 September 2006)
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Canada: Forest fire smoke prompts emergency landing (published by www.cbc.ca, 5 September 2006)
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Greece: Cassandra forest fire burns honey industry (published by www.ekathimerini.com, 5 September 2006)
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Lebanon: Environmental group warns of autumn forest-fire threat (published by www.dailystar.com.lb, 5 September 2006)
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Malaysia: Sabah and Sarawak want big plantations to help prevent haze (published by thestar.com.my, 5 September 2006)
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Indonesia: Singapore-based pulp & paper firm clears land with machinery to prevent smoke haze (published by www.channelnewsasia.com, 5 September 2006)
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USA/ Canada: Big B.C. wildfire spreading fast (published by www.cbc.ca, 5 September 2006)
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Spain: La madera quemada en los incendios forestales gallegos se pagará al mismo precio que la verde (published by www.diariodigitalagrario.net, 5 September 2006)
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Indonesia: Indonesia may charge 75 over forest fires -police (published by today.reuters.com, 4 September 2006)
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USA/ Canada: ‘Uncontrolled’ wildfire crosses border into B.C. (published by www.canada.com, 4 September 2006)
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Indonesia: ‘We must do more to educate people about open burning’ (published by www.peat-portal.net, 4 September 2006)
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Spain: Spain’s Galicia Grapples with Toxic River Spill (published by www.planetark.com, 4 September 2006)
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Spain: Incendios. El negocio de la madera quemada y el apoyo de la Xunta a sus precios, datos a considerar (published by paz-digital.org, 3 September 2006)
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Global: Going up in smoke – Forest fires rage across Indonesia and Brazil (published by www.greenpeace.org.uk, 3 September 2006)
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USA: Enviros: Timber sale may hurt peat (published by www.peat-portal.net, 3 September 2006)
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Turkey: Forest fire in Datça threatens 100 hectares (published by english.sabah.com.tr, 3 September 2006)
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Hawaii: West Maui wildfire forces evacuations (published by www.kpua.net, 2 September 2006)
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Spain: Prisión por homicidios para sospechoso de 93 incendios forestales (published by www.diariohoy.net, 2 September 2006)
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Indonesia: Govt to sue firms over forest fires (published by www.thejakartapost.com, 2 September 2006)
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South Africa: Fire rages through Rietvlei Nature Reserve (published by www.iol.co.za, 1 September 2006)
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Madagascar: La forêt de Mantasoa prend feu – Panique (published by www.lexpressmada.com, 1 September 2006)
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Indonesia: Firms light forest fires (published by www.peat-portal.net, 1 September 2006)
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USA: Montana fire more than doubles (published by www.jacksonholestartrib.com, 1 September 2006)
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China: Fire ravages forest in Chongqing (published by english.people.com.cn, 1 September 2006)
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China: Forest fire spreads in Chongqing (published by news.xinhuanet.com, 1 September 2006)
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Indonesia: Logging companies fingered for forest fires (published by www.peat-portal.net, 1 September 2006)
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New Zealand: Wind may re-spark Dunedin fire (published by tvnz.co.nz, 1 September 2006)
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Russia: Forestry Sector Seeks Further Co-Operation (published by Global News Wire, 1 September 2006)
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