wildfires

President Joe Biden has come under criticism for his handling of the devastating wildfires in Maui, which have resulted in the death of at least 99 individuals. On Tuesday, Biden announced plans to visit the affected area soon. What Happened: The president’s response to the fires, especially...

Former President Barack Obama has called for unity and support in the wake of the devastating wildfires that have swept through Maui and Lāhainā. In a tweet on Monday, Obama urged individuals to donate to the Hawai’i Red Cross to assist those affected by the tragedy. What Happened: Obama said...

Wildfires in Hawaii are causing widespread devastation across the state, forcing residents to abandon their homes in the face of unrelenting destruction. Here's a look at the individuals and corporations stepping forward with donations to support those affected in the island paradise. What...

Earlier this week, a family trapped amidst the raging wildfires in Maui was successfully rescued, thanks to the Emergency SOS via Satellite feature on Apple Inc’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) flagship smartphone iPhone 14. What Happened: As the wildfires intensified around them, five individuals found...

Smoke from Canadian wildfires infiltrated major U.S. cities once again, worsening air quality for millions of Americans.  Which Cities Are Most Impacted? Detroit, Chicago and Washington, D.C., were three of the 15 cities with the worst air quality cities in the world on Monday,...

Wildfires in Canada are pushing smoke south and into the United States, impacting many major cities. According to the World Air Quality Index, Detroit, Chicago and Minneapolis are all in the top five cities with the worst air quality in the world Wednesday. What Happened: Detroit is...

A jury in Oregon has ruled on damages against an energy company related to wildfires in the state in 2020. Here’s the company's link to Warren Buffett and more on the potential fines. What Happened: Electric utility company PacifiCorp was found liable for damages related to September...

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk said that Larry Page, the co-founder of Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ: GOOG), (NASDAQ: GOOGL) Google, alerted him about the significance of air filtration. This led to the development of Tesla’s hospital-grade HEPA air filters. What Happened: While...

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul urged school districts to cancel outdoor activities Wednesday because of poor air quality driven by Canadian wildfires. Hochul noted that several districts had already canceled activities in an effort to keep students safe from the potentially harmful air. Poor air...

Smoke from more than 413 active wildfires in Canada is causing poor air quality in North American cities, with Detroit and New York now reporting the second- and third-worst air quality in the world. The Motor City and the Big Apple trail only Delhi, India, which is known for its persistently...

A Pakistani TikToker with millions of followers, Humaira Asghar, has drawn flak on social media after posting a video in a silver ball gown glamourizing the raging wild forest fire behind her. This comes at a time when Islamabad is reeling from the effects of climate change —...

Supply chain issues that have been a fact of life this year for shippers and carriers are also confounding the efforts of thousands of firefighting crews stuck in the middle of an extreme wildfire season. They are struggling to keep people, equipment and other resources moving to contain the...

Every Friday, FreightWaves takes a look at the past week or so in social media, highlighting trucking, transportation and weather. This week features huge Western wildfires, devastating floods in Colorado, a successful emergency airplane landing and more. Wicked Wildfires Dozens of large...

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PG&E Corporation (NYSE: PCG) announced late Monday that it amended its restructuring plan to advance its $13.5-billion settlement with wildfire victims — despite California Gov. Gavin Newsom's view that the plan is noncompliant with state law. PG&E removed a clause from the...