Scientists, activists and environmental groups across the nation were quick to weigh in with their own observations and concerns Monday about the dire findings in the latest report from the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2021/08/09/climate-change-un-ipcc-report-scientists-activists-reaction/5541070001/
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Florida Gov. DeSantis to school officials: Enforce mask mandate, get your salaries withheld
The state “could” defund the salaries of district superintendents and county school board members who mandate mask wearing in schools, according to a statement from Gov. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/08/09/florida-gov-desantis-threatens-salaries-school-superintendents-school-board-members-mask-mandates/5546215001/
‘Extremely challenging stretch’: Smoke clearing could energize Dixie Fire, other blazes as winds return
The historic Dixie Fire has destroyed at least 627 buildings and threatens thousands of others across four Northern California counties. More than 100 major blazes are raging through 15 Western states, authorities say. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/08/09/smoke-clearing-may-energize-dixie-fire-other-wildfires/5535378001/
California sheriff’s deputy overdoses, nearly dies after exposure to fentanyl during arrest
Dramatic body camera footage shows that a sheriff’s deputy in California nearly died after being exposed to fentanyl at an arrest last month. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/08/06/california-deputy-nearly-dies-fentanyl-exposure-arrest/5522180001/
California’s Dixie Fire explodes in size, grows into nation’s largest wildfire
California’s Dixie Fire exploded in size overnight and is now the nation’s largest wildfire, officials said Friday. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/08/06/dixie-fire-explodes-size-nations-largest-wildfire/5512114001/