The conditions that led to this disaster - intense moisture in the atmosphere from the remnants of Tropical Storm Barry and slow-moving storm systems, meeting specific geography of steep terrain and lack of vegetation - are textbook examples of how a warming world amplifies risk.
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María Mendiluce,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Canada is the second-largest country in the world by land mass, known for its varied geography, natural beauty, and its many distinct cultural identities.
Surrounded by mature trees, including pines, sycamores and a 60-year-old pink melaleuca transplanted from elsewhere on the harbor property, the building blends into the natural topography.
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Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
3 July 2025
Look a little closer to see the vast topographies of accumulated acrylic paint on wood panels.
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Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Wildfires are a natural part of Southern California’s landscape, but more people are crowding into areas that are primed to burn, and the danger zones are widening.
—
Umair Irfan,
Wired News,
19 July 2025
In a business landscape that rewards focus over diversification, sometimes the most powerful strategic move is knowing when to cut your losses and double down on what works.
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