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The climate crisis has intensified risk conditions for extreme weather events across the world. Erratic seasonal swings have caused floods, wildfires, heat waves and droughts on an unprecedented scale.

The African Union has called on farmers in Africa to boost agricultural production amid a worsening drought in the Horn of Africa, rising food insecurity and supply chain disruptions.

The DeKalb County board will vote on Wednesday on whether to bring a referendum to voters to gauge their support a property tax increase to support the facility. The board will also vote on whether to move forward with a sale.

Intense heatwaves will become more common in Europe as the effects of climate change worsen. What solutions have other heat-stricken regions used to alleviate the risks?

France and the Iberian peninsula are struggling to contain wildfires while the UK is bracing itself for temperatures to hit a record 40 degrees Celsius. Climate change has been cited as the cause for the intense heat.

CAL Fire reports minimal fire activity overnight.

The Electra Fire is now 40% contained thanks to the work of over 1,800 firefighting personnel. People in Amador County are thankful for the fast work of firefighters

The climate crisis has intensified risk conditions for extreme weather events across the world. Erratic seasonal swings have caused floods, wildfires, heatwaves and droughts on an unprecedented scale.

Long-time friends and neighbors Mike Rodman and John Silva are getting a bit of an unwelcome, front-row seat to an all-out attack on the Electra Fire in Amador County.

The Electra Fire in Sierra Nevada Gold Country was only 5 contained on Tuesday night, officials said.