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With blazes becoming more frequent and intense, the Forest Service, the last line of defense against wildfires, is understaffed and overwhelmed. The attrition rate has reached 45%, with firefighters facing demanding work conditions, indifferent bureaucracy, and inadequate pay structure. The recent Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire, the largest in New Mexico’s history, devastated communities and exposed the shortcomings of FEMA’s response. Survivors struggled to receive compensation, temporary housing, and support from the agency. The investigation reveals a lack of transparency and urgency in addressing health risks for firefighters, including cancer and hearing loss.

Satellite imagery analysis by ISRO reveals that glaciers in the Indian Himalayas are melting at an unprecedented rate, resulting in the significant expansion of glacial lakes. These lakes pose risks of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs), highlighting the need for monitoring and mitigation measures.

Isra Hirsi, the daughter of Rep. Ilhan Omar, was suspended from Barnard College for participating in pro-Palestinian protests. Hirsi was charged with trespassing and held in zip ties for seven hours. She is effectively barred from entering campus during her suspension and has limited access to food and housing. Hirsi is concerned that Barnard is taking a harsher stand against protesting students than the overall university response.

The Rajya Shiksha Kendra Madhya Pradesh (RSKMP) will be releasing the results of Classes 5 and 8 on April 23, 2024, at 11:30 AM. Students can access the results on the official website of RSKMP at rskmp.in.

China has successfully tested a new 130-ton-thrust reusable rocket engine, marking a significant milestone in the development of its reusable rocket program. The engine is expected to power the Long March 10 rocket, which is designed for human spaceflight missions, including future crewed missions to the moon.

A new study reveals that half of the global area scorched by fires annually is attributed to deliberately set and controlled burns rather than wildfires sparked by lightning, accidents, or arson. This finding suggests that the projected increase in wildfire-affected areas due to climate change may be underestimated by current computer models.

Spring cleaning includes digital hygiene. Backing up your data with a physical drive is crucial for protecting irreplaceable memories, critical documents, and personal information from hardware failure, viruses, cyberattacks, and human errors. Choose a reliable drive with ample storage and prioritize backing up essential documents, financial records, photos, videos, work and educational materials, emails, contacts, music and media collections, software and app data, website bookmarks, game saves and profiles, and creative works.

“Deep Sky”, an awe-inspiring IMAX documentary, showcases the incredible imagery captured by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. This 39-minute film follows the telescope’s mission and presents breathtaking cosmic landscapes, exoplanets, and answers to age-old questions about the universe. Directed by Nathaniel Kahn and narrated by Michelle Williams, “Deep Sky” will return to over 300 IMAX screens for one week only in celebration of Earth Day on April 19, 2024.

President Biden has announced $7 billion in federal grants for residential solar projects aimed at serving 900,000 low- and middle-income households. The grants are expected to reduce emissions by 30 million metric tons of carbon dioxide and save households $350 million annually. The announcement comes as Biden looks to energize young voters for his reelection campaign. Solar energy is gaining traction as a key renewable energy source, and the grants could make it more accessible for many Americans.