Central California’s largest rendering plant is overwhelmed by the number of cows that died during a June heat wave, so officials are allowing dairy farmers to bury or compost hundreds of carcasses. The unusual run of heat last month…

Earth Extremities
July 12, 2017

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Power cuts affect 140,000 in Los Angeles after fire at storage plant

The fire left around 140,000 residents without power More than 140,000 residents were left without power after a blaze at a power plant in Los Angeles. Power had to be cut to allow firefighters to battle the fire at…

Earth Extremities
July 9, 2017

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Record temperatures help California wildfires spread as areas are evacuated

Firefighters battle through Oroville, California Record-breaking temperatures have fuelled the spread of California wildfires as the mercury hit a sweltering 98F (36.6C) in Los Angeles. It was the hottest in LA since the previous record of 95F (35C) was…