GFMC: Recent Media Highlights on Fire, Policies, and Politics
Recent Media Highlights on Fire, Policies, and Politics
July 2008
- France: La forêt corse mise sous surveillance du satellite (published by www.lesechos.fr, 31 July 2008)
- Brazil: Coordenador do grupo especial de prevención e combate a incêndio participa de seminário em Sinop (published by www.anoticiadigital.com.br, 31 July 2008)
- Australia/USA: Jurien fire specialist to relieve American crews (published by moora.yourguide.com.au, 31 July 2008)
- USA: Animal likely caused fire near RC Willey building (published by www.ksl.com, 31 July 2008)
- USA: Scouts help fire fight as blazes grow near Pinedale, Cody (published by www.casperstartribune.net, 31 July 2008)
- USA: Fire chief Dan Packer dies in California wildfire (published by www.pnwlocalnews.com, 31 July 2008)
- USA: Wildfire Smoke Spreads Across U.S. (published by www.findingdulcinea.com, 31 July 2008)
- USA: Evacuees from Yosemite-area wildfire return home (published by ap.google.com, 31 July 2008)
- Greece: Battling with Flames (published by news.ert.gr, 31 July 2008)
- Guatemala: Más de 500 incendios forestales se han registrado en Guatemala en 2008 (published by www.univision.com, 31 July 2008)
- Europe: Spotting tomorrows forest fires (published by cordis.europa.eu, 31 July 2008)
- Argentina: Realizarán curso de investigación de causas de incendios forestales (published by www.corrientesnoticias.com.ar, 31 July 2008)
- Spain: ACIF y Caja Mediterráneo previenen incendios forestales en Els Plans, Estepar y Barranco de la Batalle en Alcoy (published by www.eltorrenti.com, 31 July 2008)
- USA: Metal thieves get blame for small forest wildfires (published by www.theworldlink.com, 30 July 2008)
- Mexico: Anuncia Conafor asignación de apoyos contra incendios forestales (published by www.milenio.com, 30 July 2008)
- Brazil: Registros de incêndio caem pela metade no DF (published by g1.globo.com, 30 July 2008)
- USA: The Politics of Fire Suppression: Did Bush Administration Budget Cuts Cause Bigger Wildfires? (published by redgreenandblue.org, 30 July 2008)
- Ghana: Okyehene urges politicians to seek the progress of the nation (published by www.ghananewsagency.org, 30 July 2008)
- USA: Gov. Offers Reward For Wildfire Arsonist (published by www.ksbw.com, 30 July 2008)
- USA: Fire near Yosemite park hurts tourist business (published byap.google.com, 30 July 2008)
- Greece: Rhodes claims its business as usual after forest fires (published by www.travelweekly.co.uk, 30 July 2008)
- USA: Firefighters Combat Blaze Near Yosemite (published by www.planetark.com, 30 July 2008)
- Germany: Waldbrandgefahr: Schönbohm und Woidke: Feld- und Waldbrände durch Umsicht verhindern (published by www.niederlausitz-aktuell.de, 30 July 2008)
- Australia: Fire management changes (published by portlincoln.yourguide.com.au, 29 July 2008)
- USA: Fire Near US’ Yosemite Park Threatens 2,000 Homes (published by www.planetark.com, 29 July 2008)
- USA: Source: Ridge where chief died was deemed too dangerous (published by www.komonews.com, 29 July 2008)
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Guatemala: Incendios forestales disminuyeron este año, indica el Sipecif (published by www.prensalibre.com, 29 July 2008)
- USA: Air tanker drops in wildfires are often just for show (published by www.latimes.com, 29 July 2008)
- Global: Les incendies de forêts combattent-ils le réchauffement climatique ? (published by www.futura-sciences.com, 29 July 2008)
- Spain: Una negligencia en labores forestales de desbroce provoca incendio en El Maíllo, en Salamanca (published by www.nortecastilla.es, 29 July 2008)
- USA: Telegraph fire destroys 12 homes near Yosemite (published by www.latimes.com, 28 July 2008)
- USA: East Pierce chief dies while battling California wildfire (published by www.thenewstribune.com, 28 July 2008)
- Germany: Waldbrand am Kyffhäuser — Forest fire at Kyffhäuser, in german (published by www.nnz-online.de, 28 July 2008)
- Brazil: MT terá Brigada de Prevenção e Combate a incêndios em reservas indígenas (published by www.odocumento.com.br, 28 July 2008)
- Spain: La superficie quemada en lo que va de año duplica a la de 2007 (published by www.rtve.es, 28 July 2008)
- Lebanon: Un nouvel incendie de forêt à Koura détruit chênes et pimprenelles (published by www.lorient-lejour.com.lb, 28 July 2008)
- Morocco: Un incendie maîtrisé à temps dans une dense forêt (published by www.lematin.ma, 28 July 2008)
- Greece: TUI evacuates Rhodes hotel due to forest fires (published by www.travelweekly.co.uk, 28 July 2008)
- Greece: Greek Firefighters Tame Rhodes Blaze After Six Days (published by www.planetark.com, 28 July 2008)
- Canada/New Zealand: Canada-NZ Wildland Fire Management Arrangement (published by www.scoop.co.nz, 28 July 2008)
- Spain: Las lluvias de junio hacen temer fuegos devastadores a fin de verano (published by www.elperiodico.com, 28 July 2008)
- USA: Brush fire forces evacuation at L.A. Zoo (published by www.signonsandiego.com, 27 July 2008)
- USA: Second firefighter dies in area (published by www.redding.com, 27 July 2008)
- USA: Private firefighters’ role growing in state (published by www.sfgate.com, 27 July 2008)
- France: Une saison particulière pour les bénévoles du CCFF (published by www.varmatin.com, 27 July 2008)
- Greece: Irishman sentenced for starting Crete fire (published by www.rte.ie, 27 July 2008)
- USA: 2,000 homes threatened by ‘erratic’ wildfire near Yosemite (published by edition.cnn.com, 27 July 2008)
- Turkey: Zwei Tote und 40 Verletzte bei Waldbrand in der Türkei (published by newsticker.sueddeutsche.de, 27 July 2008)
- Algeria: Feux de Forêts: Plus de 300 foyers enregistrés (published by www.lexpressiondz.com, 27 July 2008)
- Canada: Les feux de forêt se font très rares cet été (published by www.info07.com, 27 July 2008)
- Greece: Forest fires rage through Greek island (published by www.theage.com.au, 27 July 2008)
- Global/Bangladesh: Off-setting the CO2 emissions (published by nation.ittefaq.com, 27 July 2008)
- USA: Mowing causes Friday morning fire (published by lakeconews.com, 26 July 2008)
- USA: Firefighters deserve a big thank-you (published by eurekareporter.com, 26 July 2008)
- Spain: Gran Canaria, un año después de la tragedia (published by www.canarias7.es, 26 July 2008)
- Greece: Fire on Rhodes forces evacuation (published by news.bbc.co.uk, 26 July 2008)
- Canada: Man loses life in grass fire (published by www.portagedailygraphic.com, 26 July 2008)
- Portugal: Incêndios: Domingo com 105 fogos, maior número desde início da fase mais critica (published by ww1.rtp.pt, 26 July 2008)
- Brazil: Novas regras para práticas agrícolas, pastoris e florestais (published by www.jornalanoticiamt.com.br, 26 July 2008)
- USA: Mowing causes Friday morning fire (published by lakeconews.com, 26 July 2008)
- USA: Wildfire linked to bugs, warming (published by www.thenewstribune.com, 26 July 2008)
- USA: WA firefighter dies in California wildfire (published by seattlepi.nwsource.com, 26 July 2008)
- USA: California wildfires nearly fully contained (published by ap.google.com, 26 July 2008)
- USA: Northern Wildfire Smoke May Cast Shadow On Arctic Warming (published by www.sciencedaily.com, 26 July 2008)
- USA: Is Smokey Bear Worsening Global Warming? (published by sciencenow.sciencemag.org, 25 July 2008)
- USA: Small Plane Crash Ignites Brush Fire (published by www.firstcoastnews.com, 25 July 2008)
- USA: Former SLED agent dies in brush fire (published by www.myrtlebeachonline.com, 25 July 2008)
- Paraguay: Bomberos se aprestan ante incendios forestales (published by www.abc.com.py, 25 July 2008)
- Mexico: Concluye temporada de incendios con 623 siniestros (published by www.informador.com.mx, 25 July 2008)
- Algeria: Saison estivale : Intoxications, noyades, feux de forêt… : Lautre visage de lété (published by www.elmoudjahid.com, 25 July 2008)
- Greece: Police: Tourists evacuated from hotels on fire-ravaged Greek island (published by www.iht.com, 25 July 2008)
- Greece: Italian, French planes join effort to put out fire on Rhodes (published by www.focus-fen.net, 25 July 2008)
- Japan/Russia: Japanese want to evaluate the impact of Yakutia forest fires on the ecology of their country (published by www.wood.ru, 25 July 2008)
- Australia: Fire breaks too costly say farmers (published by www.abc.net.au, 25 July 2008)
- Australia/USA: Specialist to relieve American fire crews (published by bridgetown.yourguide.com.au, 24 July 2008)
- South Africa: Nightmare of veld fire burns cash in a flash (published by www.sowetan.co.za, 24 July 2008)
- Canada: Shifting winds save rehab facility from forest fire (published by www.canada.com, 23 July 2008)
- USA: Firefighting burns money, manpower (published by www.idahostatesman.com, 23 July 2008)
- USA: Restored forest can resist fire (published by www.trinityjournal.com, 23 July 2008)
- Greece: Residents Flee as Wildfire Shuts Highway Into Athens (published by www.planetark.com, 23 July 2008)
- Lebanon: Firefighters in Lebanon bring Forest fires under control (published by www.topnews.in, 23 July 2008)
- Lebanon: Exploding cluster bombs hamper Lebanese bushfire crews (published by www.abc.net.au, 23 July 2008)
- USA: Study details conditions that serve as an invitation to fire disaster (published by www.recordnet.com, 23 July 2008)
- South Africa: One dead in multiple crash in KZN (published by www.iol.co.za, 23 July 2008)
- USA: 3,000-Acre Wildfire Burns Homes (published by www.kwtx.com, 23 July 2008)
- Canada: Southeastern B.C. forest fire severs highway east of Cranbrook (published by canadianpress.google.com, 23 July 2008)
- USA: Austin man dies at scene of grass fire (published by www.portagedailygraphic.com, 23 July 2008)
- USA: End in sight for this round of Calif. wildfires (published by ap.google.com, 23 July 2008)
- USA: Firefighters sent away to fight wildfires (published by www.mercurynews.com, 22 July 2008)
- Portugal: Lousã: mais de cem bombeiros combatem incêndio florestal com duas frentes (published by http://ultimahora.publico.clix.pt, 22 July 2008)
- Lebanon: Flames Eat Up Lebanon’s Wild Green Land (published by www.naharnet.com, 22 July 2008)
- Lebanon: Forest fire rages amid munitions in Lebanon (published by http://afp.google.com, 22 July 2008)
- Spain: Incêndios: Domingo com 105 fogos, maior número desde início da fase mais critica (published by www.ecologistasenaccion.org, 22 July 2008)
- USA: Fuel reduction leads to fewer large fires (published by www.lassennews.com, 22 July 2008)
- USA: Railroad to pay $102 million after Calif. wildfire (published by www.sfgate.com, 22 July 2008)
- Canada: New life in burned forest (published by thechronicleherald.ca, 22 July 2008)
- USA: Editorial: Who pays when bill comes due? (published by www.chicoer.com, 22 July 2008)
- USA: Wildfire losses expected to become more frequent (published by www.sfgate.com, 22 July 2008)
- Australia: Countdown to emissions scheme (published by www.abc.net.au, 22 July 2008)
- USA: Wildland firefighting continues, new bans in effect (published by origin.denverpost.com, 22 July 2008)
- USA: Fireworks spark big grass fire 10 miles east of Boise (published by www.idahopress.com, 21 July 2008)
- USA: Thunderstorms in forecast worry firefighters (published by www.sfgate.com, 21 July 2008)
- Australia: Antipodeans on Californian front line (published by www.canberratimes.com.au, 21 July 2008)
- USA: Data from wildfires point to need for fresh tactics (published by www.theolympian.com, 21 July 2008)
- Global: Northern Wildfire Smoke May Cast Shadow on Arctic Warming (published by www.noaanews.noaa.gov, 21 July 2008)
- USA: Our fire season not over yet (published by www.lompocrecord.com, 21 July 2008)
- USA: Hay baler sparks grass fire (published by www.kswo.com, 21 July 2008)
- USA: Squirrel fried, starts brush fire (published by www.napavalleyregister.com, 21 July 2008)
- USA: Forest Journal: An office with a spectacular view (published by www.unionleader.com, 20 July 2008)
- USA: Haze masks progress on Motion and Moon fires west of Redding (published by www.redding.com, 20 July 2008)
- USA: Campfires banned in many state campgrounds (published by www.sfgate.com, 20 July 2008)
- New Zealand/USA: NZ firefighters deployed to northern California (published by www.nzherald.co.nz, 20 July 2008)
- USA: Firefighter rescues bear cub burned in Northern California wildfire (published by www.latimes.com, 20 July 2008)
- USA: Anahola brush fire burns 40 acres of state land (published by www.kauaiworld.com, 19 July 2008)
- USA: Ex-Honolulu firefighter charged as arson suspect (published by www.starbulletin.com, 19 July 2008)
- USA: Progress Reported in California Fires (published by www.nytimes.com, 19 July 2008)
- USA: Volunteer heroes hold the line in California’s wildfire battle (published by www.telegraph.co.uk, 19 July 2008)
- Greece: Man Faces Tribunal Over Greek Wildfire (published by www.postchronicle.com, 19 July 2008)
- USA: Wildfire stirs instincts in California condor (published by www.kentucky.com, 19 July 2008)
- USA: Bush tours California fire lines (published by www.latimes.com, 18 July 2008)
- USA: Vintners Worry Wildfires May Smoke Their Harvest (published by www.ktvu.com, 18 July 2008)
- USA: Firefighter hurt working a fire near Roosevelt (published by www.sltrib.com, 18 July 2008)
- South Africa: Veld fire leaves Joburgers powerless (published by www.thestar.co.za, 17 July 2008)
- USA: Fire-related I-84 wreck kills Michigan man (published by www.mlive.com, 17 July 2008)
- USA: Updated: Firefighter rescues tiny injured bear from Moon Fire (published by www.redding.com, 17 July 2008)
- Russia: Cyclone brings rains in Khabarovsk terr where forest fires raging (published by www.itar-tass.com, 17 July 2008)
- Greece: Villagers Flee Fires Raging Outside Athens (published by www.planetark.com, 17 July 2008)
- USA: Controlled burns set to battle California blazes (published by ap.google.com, 17 July 2008)
- USA: Climate Change Likely To Add Fuel To Wildfires, Causing Greater Risk Of Respiratory Harm From Smoke Inhalation, U.S. Government Study Finds (published by www.enn.com, 17 July 2008)
- USA: After biologists flee Calif wildfire, captive-bred condors prove they can fly on their own (published by www.newsday.com, 17 July 2008)
- USA: Cal Fire: Changing the play book in a wildfire emergency (published by www.capitolweekly.net, 17 July 2008)
- USA: Firefighter injured in Duchesne County (published by deseretnews.com, 17 July 2008)
- South Africa: Veld fire leaves Joburgers powerless (published by www.thestar.co.za, 17 July 2008)
- USA: Power line snaps, ignites West Linn brush fire (published by www.clackamasreview.com, 16 July 2008)
- USA: Crash of motorized hang glider causes small Malibu fire (published by www.latimes.com, 16 July 2008)
- Greece: Greeks flee homes as firefighters battle 100 forest fires – Summary (published by www.earthtimes.org, 16 July 2008)
- USA:Protecting Human Life During Wildland Fire Operations (published by www.idahoexaminer.com, 16 July 2008)
- Canada: Raging blazes fuel precautions (published by www.theglobeandmail.com, 16 July 2008)
- Greece: Forest fire rages north of Athens (published by afp.google.com, 16 July 2008)
- Australia: CFS scam warning issued (published by www.borderwatch.com.au, 16 July 2008)
- South Africa: No power in Northeast Joburg (published by www.thetimes.co.za, 16 July 2008)
- USA: Gov. serves up ham to firefighters, asks President for emergency resources (published by www.andersonvalleypost.com, 16 July 2008)
- USA: Mudslides hit Calif. town near Sequoia forest (published by ap.google.com, 15 July 2008)
- USA: Fire crews make progress on California wildfires (published by www.mercurynews.comm, 15 July 2008)
- Indonesia: Indonesia, Brazil say to cooperate on biofuel (published by www.enn.com, 15 July 2008)
- Greece: Greek forest fire threatens munitions factory (published by uk.reuters.com, 15 July 2008)
- USA: Bombing the blazes (published by www.theunion.com, 15 July 2008)
- USA: California gets control of worst fire event in state history (published by www.examiner.com, 15 July 2008)
- USA: Electrical line causes explosion, brush fire (published by www.steamboatpilot.com, 14 July 2008)
- Brunei: Controlled fire at Kg Sengkurong (published by www.brunei-online.com, 14 July 2008)
- Serbia: Wildfire ravages mountain in eastern Serbia (published by www.b92.net, 14 July 2008)
- USA: Officials urge action to aid fire prevention (published by www.orovillemr.com, 14 July 2008)
- USA: Dry Lightning Could Spark More Fires (published by www.kmph.com, 14 July 2008)
- USA: Thousands Evacuated in California, Washington Fires (published by www.planetark.com, 14 July 2008)
- Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe: Court Orders Adequate Fire Control at Dumpsite (published by allafrica.com, 14 July 2008)
- USA: Fingerprint lifted at forest fire scene (published by bangornews.com, 14 July 2008)
- USA: Rain Helps With Fires But Causes Mudslides (published by www.washingtonpost.com, 14 July 2008)
- USA: Wildfires Burning a Hole in the State Budget (published by www.firefightingnews.com, 13 July 2008)
- South Africa: Fire fighters on alert after windy weather warnings (published by www.buanews.gov.za, 13 July 2008)
- USA: California’s Wildfire Fight Draws Help From Canada (Update1) (published by www.bloomberg.com, 13 July 2008)
- Greece: Forest fire rages on Greek holiday island (published by uk.reuters.com, 13 July 2008)
- USA: Firefighters hit hard by gas prices (published by www.kdhnews.com, 13 July 2008)
- New Zealand/USA: Kiwi help for California fire effort (published by tvnz.co.nz, 13 July 2008)
- Australia/USA: Aussie firies to help fight US blazes (published by news.smh.com.au, 13 July 2008)
- Australia: ACT SES calls for more volunteers (published by www.abc.net.au, 13 July 2008)
- USA: OUTDOORS: Local dispatch group relies on system of fire towers for early fire detection (published by www.superiortelegram.com, 13 July 2008)
- Global: Radiation Redux: Forest fires remobilize fallout from bomb tests (published by www.sciencenews.org, 12 July 2008)
- Indonesia: Ministry warns of forest fires (published by www.thejakartapost.com, 12 July 2008)
- Sri Lanka: Knuckles fire, exaggerated – Police (published by www.dailynews.lk, 12 July 2008)
- Turkey: Blaze contained but fire risk smolders on in Mersin (published by www.todayszaman.com, 12 July 2008)
- Portugal: Country reports first large forest fire of the year (published by www.the-news.net, 12 July 2008)
- USA: Overseas crews coming to battle Calif. wildfires (published by ap.google.com, 12 July 2008)
- USA: Calmer weather slows fires in Calif., Wash. (published by hap.google.com, 12 July 2008)
- USA: Charred body found in California (published by news.bbc.co.uk, 12 July 2008)
- USA: Fires force early end to fireworks (published by www.dcnewspress.com, 12 July 2008)
- Auatralia: Aussie crews going to battle US blazes (published by http://news.theage.com.au, 12 July 2008)
- Australia: Fire veteran heads out (published by www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au, 12 July 2008)
- USA: NASA declares Canadian forest fire smoke study a success (published by www.cbc.ca, 11 July 2008)
- USA: Oil and Grass Fire in Northern Starr County (published by www.newschannel5.tv, 11 July 2008)
- USA: Free defensible space for homeowners seeking fire-resistant roofs (published by www.tahoebonanza.com, 11 July 2008)
- USA: Congress passes forest fire fighting measure (published by www.montanasnewsstation.com, 11 July 2008)
- USA: NASA Responds to California Wildfire Emergency Imaging Request (published by www.marketwatch.com, 11 July 2008)
- USA: Calif. National Guard joins firefighting effort (published by http://ap.google.com, 11 July 2008)
- USA: Bush plans visit to survey California wildfire damage (published by www.mercurynews.com, 11 July 2008)
- USA: Wildfires advance in Calif., destroy Wash. homes (published by http://ap.google.com, 11 July 2008)
- USA: Mud hampers swamp firefighting efforts (published by www.dailypress.com, 11 July 2008)
- USA: House approves bill to fund wildfire suppression (published by www.idahostatesman.com, 11 July 2008)
- Ghana: Fire Officer calls on police to expedite prosecution of fire offenders (published by www.modernghana.com, 11 July 2008)
- Australia: As California burns, an expert flies in (published by www.thecourier.com.au, 11 July 2008)
- GFMC: “Nicht jedes Feuer ist schlecht” <not all fires are bad> (www.stern.de, 10 July 2008)
- Australia: Vic firefighters head to US to help tackle bushfires (published by www.abc.net.au, 10 July 2008)
- Ghana: Ghana: Disaster Management (published by allafrica.com, 10 July 2008)
- USA: Idaho National Laboratory fire burns 1,400 acres (published by www.mtexpress.com, 10 July 2008)
- USA: Schwarzenegger Asks Bush For More Wildfire Help (published by www.wsbtv.com, 10 July 2008)
- USA: Strapped firefighters struggle to control the blaze, documents show (published by www.mercurynews.com, 10 July 2008)
- USA: Residents in Northern California flee wildfires (published by www.mercurynews.com, 10 July 2008)
- USA: Female inmates doing time on Calif. fire lines (published by ap.google.com, 10 July 2008)
- USA: Fatigue Is a 2nd Danger for California Firefighters (published by www.nytimes.com, 10 July 2008)
- USA: Wildfire strategy: fighting fire with fire (published by ap.google.com, 10 July 2008)
- USA: Rare California Condors Threatened by Huge Fires (published by www.planetark.com, 10 July 2008)
- Turkey: Forest fire in southern Turkey under control (published by www.todayszaman.com, 10 July 2008)
- USA: Fighting in the face of fire … (published by www.jasperbooster.com, 9 July 2008)
- USA: Air quality alerts issued as fire haze approaches coastal areas (published by www.times-standard.com, 9 July 2008)
- USA: Logging Industry Lies on Forest Fires and Climate Change (published by www.counterpunch.org, 9 July 2008)
- USA: New construction codes beef up building fire safety (published by www.mydesert.com, 9 July 2008)
- Australia: Indigenous rangers slashing savanna bushfire emissions (published by www.abc.net.au, 9 July 2008)
- USA: California residents flee new bushfires (published by news.theage.com.au, 9 July 2008)
- USA: Wildfire Season: Longer and Stronger in ’08 (published by news.thomasnet.com, 9 July 2008)
- Indonesia: Indonesia Aims to Balance Coal and Forests (published by www.reuters.com, 8 July 2008)
- USA: California Fires Rage Out of Control As Lightening Strikes Hit Southern Part Of State (published by www.bestsyndication.com, 8 July 2008)
- Jamaica: Jamaican Farm Lands Destroyed By Bush Fire (published by www.istockanalyst.com, 8 July 2008)
- Turkey: Forest fire continues in southern Turkey (published by www.hurriyet.com.tr, 8 July 2008)
- Turkey: Forest fire kills two in Mersin (published by www.todayszaman.com, 8 July 2008)
- USA: Smoke is normal – for 1800s (published by www.sacbee.com, 8 July 2008)
- USA: Updated: Oregon firefighter drowns in Trinity River (published by www.times-standard.com, 8 July 2008)
- USA: California Firefighters Brace For New Heat Wave (published by www.planetark.com, 8 July 2008)
- Australia: Bushfires and drought take toll on honey production (published by www.abc.net.au, 8 July 2008)
- USA: Air traffic controller supports California wildfire effort (published by www.af.mil, 8 July 2008)
- USA: Hundreds ordered from NorCal town as fire moves (published by www.signonsandiego.com, 8 July 2008)
- Portugal: Novas regras para práticas agrícolas, pastoris e florestais (published by http://aeiou.visao.pt, 7 July 2008)
- USA: National Guard troops dispatched to battle wildfires (published by www.pasoroblespress.com, 7 July 2008)
- Indonesia: Right Balance of Greens (published by New Straits Times, 7 July 2008)
- Indonesia: Improving capacity against climate change (published by www.thejakartapost.com, 7 July 2008)
- USA: Sweltering Heat, Heavy Smog Envelope Bay Area (published by www.foxreno.com, 7 July 2008)
- USA: Explosive devices found in brush fire cleanup (published by www.kxly.com, 7 July 2008)
- Australia: Victoria’s forecast is for less rain, more heat (published by www.news.com.au, 7 July 2008)
- Zimbabwe: Sugar Beans Worth Trillions Burnt Down (published by allafrica.com, 7 July 2008)
- Canada: Virtually all Saskatchewan forest fire evacuees will be home by Tuesday (published by www.canada.com, 7 July 2008)
- Turkey: Two killed in forest fire in southern Turkey (published by www.hurriyet.com.tr, 7 July 2008)
- USA: Fungus-killed oaks make Basin Complex fire hotter, harder to fight (published by www.latimes.com, 7 July 2008)
- USA: Memorial honors three killed in ’38 fire (published by www.capecodonline.com, 7 July 2008)
- USA: The Collapse of Federal Firefighting in California (published by www.californiaprogressreport.com, 7 July 2008)
- USA: Preparedness under fire: Federal firefighting system understaffed, report shows (published by www.montereyherald.com, 7 July 2008)
- Australia: Australia Faces Worse, More Frequent Droughts – Study (published by www.planetark.com, 7 July 2008)
- USA: Firefighters Hold Line on Two California Wildfires (published by www.planetark.com, 7 July 2008)
- Sumatra and Borneo: Wild Orangutans Declining More Sharply In Sumatra And Borneo Than Thought (published by Science Daily, 6 July 2008)
- USA: Is fire season out of control? (published by www.signonsandiego.com, 6 July 2008)
- USA: Yellowstone fires 20 years later: National attention brought sensational coverage (published by www.missoulian.com, 6 July 2008)
- Canada: Hundreds of Sask. forest fire evacuees to start returning home (published by www.cbc.ca, 6 July 2008)
- Zimbabwe: Veld fires affecting agric sector (published by www.sundaynews.co.zw, 6 July 2008)
- Greece: Wildfire in central Greece (published by www.ana.gr, 6 July 2008)
- Australia: Farmers take $10m bushfire claim to court (published by www.thewest.com.au, 6 July 2008)
- USA: Firefighters battle fewer fires on Fourth (published by starbulletin.com, 6 July 2008)
- USA: FEMA coordinates fire efforts (published by www.redding.com, 6 July 2008)
- Sweden: Prescribed fire in Näsåker<Planerad skogsbrand i Näsåker> (published by allehanda.se, 5 July 2008)
- Lebanon: Forests association unveils fire-prevention measures (published by www.dailystar.com.lb, 5 July 2008)
- USA: Fireworks spark brush fire in Chesapeake, teen faces felony charge (published by www.wvec.com, 5 July 2008)
- Australia: Bushfires blamed on DSE neglect (published by sl.farmonline.com.au, 4 July 2008)
- USA: Volunteer Fire Fighter Dies While Battling Blaze (published by www.kcbs.com, 3 July 2008)
- USA: Insurers drop policies over wildfire worries (published by www.sierrasun.com, 3 July 2008)
- USA: More homes burn as wildfire approaches Big Sur (published by www.signonsandiego.com, 3 July 2008)
- USA: 2,500 lightning strikes overnight (published by seattlepi.nwsource.com, 3 July 2008)
- USA: Feds Say California’s Fires Aren’t a Disaster (published by www.californiaprogressreport.com, 3 July 2008)
- USA: Big Sur evacuated as massive wildfire spreads (published by www.signonsandiego.com, 3 July 2008)
- Canada: Thousands of Hectares Burned, Hundreds Fighting Flames (published by www.newstalk650.com, 3 July 2008)
- USA: Entire town of Big Sur, Calif., evacuated for fire (published by ap.google.com, 3 July 2008)
- Phillippines: Gov’t seeks urgent protection, management of peatlands (published by www.pia.gov.ph, 2 July 2008)
- USA: Wildfire fight gets federal forces (published by www.pressdemocrat.com, 2 July 2008)
- USA: National Guard to help fight Northern California wildfires (published by www.latimes.com, 2 July 2008)
- USA: Fire Bosses Face Personal, Legal Liability (published by www.flatheadbeacon.com, 2 July 2008)
- USA: Calif. haze not jamming Ore. emergency rooms (published by www.oregonlive.com, 1 July 2008)
- USA: Fireworks allowed on the Fourth (published by www.parkrecord.com, 1 July 2008)
- Australia: Govt urged to maintain Alpine National Park cattle grazing ban (published by www.abc.net.au, 1 July 2008)
- USA: Repeat of Cow Mountain fire would be worse than 1982 (published by www.record-bee.com, 1 July 2008)
- Australia: Bushfire report confirms Vic landholders’ fears (published by sl.farmonline.com.au, 1 July 2008)