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Age of Union Alliance, a non-profit environmental organization, is bringing its immersive exhibition, ‘The Black Hole Experience’ (BHX), to Times Square in New York City from August 2-4, 2024. This free event, in collaboration with Refraction, aims to foster a collective consciousness by immersing visitors in a visually stunning environment inspired by black holes. The experience, designed by artist Kelly Nunes, encourages a meditative exploration of the cosmos and our connection to the natural world.

A destructive brush fire, dubbed the Hawarden Fire, ripped through a Riverside County neighborhood on Sunday, causing significant damage. At least three homes were destroyed, and several others were damaged, leading to evacuation orders. The fire, which quickly spread due to the area’s topography and high temperatures, was estimated at 527 acres with 20% containment by Monday morning. Another fire, the Eagle Fire, burned 1,609 acres to the east of Corona, while a smaller blaze, the Saddle Fire, was contained at under 3 acres. Evacuation orders for the Hawarden Fire were lifted Monday morning, but firefighters continued to work on extinguishing hot spots.

Kew Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage site, faces a dire future as climate change threatens its iconic tree collection. Rising temperatures and unpredictable rainfall could see up to a third of the gardens’ trees vanish by the end of the century, including beloved English oaks. Scientists are turning to hybrid trees, like a cross between the common beech and the Oriental beech, to ensure a greener future for the gardens and the region.

Monarch Tractor, the company behind the world’s first fully electric, driver-optional smart tractor, has raised a record-breaking $133 million in Series C funding. This investment will accelerate the development of Monarch’s AI-powered solutions, expand its global reach, and solidify its position as a leader in the agricultural technology sector. The company’s mission is to empower farmers with sustainable and profitable solutions, addressing critical challenges such as farm profitability, labor shortages, and environmental concerns.

India’s environment ministry is promoting urban forests under the Nagar Van Yojana (NVY) scheme to combat climate change and rising temperatures. This initiative aims to create 1,000 urban forests across the country, focusing on biodiversity, pollution mitigation, and water conservation. While environmentalists acknowledge the importance of urban forestry, they emphasize the need for a comprehensive heat and cooling action plan to address the rising heat stress.

Several brush fires erupted in the Inland Empire on Sunday, burning hundreds of acres and prompting evacuations in Riverside and Corona. The Hawarden Fire in Riverside, the Eagle Fire near Corona, and the Blue Fire in the San Bernardino National Forest posed significant threats to homes and property.

Captain Paul Watson, renowned marine conservationist and founder of Sea Shepherd, was arrested in Greenland on July 21st, 2024, on an international arrest warrant issued by Japan. The arrest is believed to be connected to past anti-whaling actions in the Antarctic. Watson’s arrest comes as Japan is planning to resume high seas whaling, raising concerns about the political motivation behind the warrant.

Wildfires are raging in both Alberta and British Columbia, Canada, forcing evacuations of multiple communities. Alberta is battling five ‘wildfires of note’ while British Columbia is dealing with over 300 active wildfires. The situation is fueled by hot and dry weather conditions.

The Shark Lab at Cal State Long Beach, known for its groundbreaking research on sharks, is facing a funding crisis due to state budget cuts. The lab needs $500,000 to continue its vital work, which includes tracking the movements of great white sharks and developing strategies for mitigating shark attacks.

A massive 12-foot-long King Cobra was rescued from inside a house compound in Karnataka by wildlife officials. The snake, spotted crossing a main road, took refuge in a bush after being disturbed by spectators. The rescue team, led by Ajay Giri, Field Director at Agumbe Rainforest Research Station (ARRS), swiftly brought the snake down from the bush and released it into the wild. The rescue video went viral on social media, garnering praise for the team’s gentle handling of the situation.