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How many people die from extreme heat in the US?

As heat waves become more frequent and intense, government data shows increases in heat-related deaths.

USAFacts · Aug 17, 2023

Head of Maui emergency agency resigns after defending not sounding sirens

Herman Andaya’s resignation comes after the deadly blaze in Maui killed at least 111 people and razed thousands of buildings

The Guardian - US · Aug 17, 2023

Hawaii governor vows to block land grabs as fire-ravaged Maui rebuilds

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green vowed Wednesday “to keep the land in local people’s hands” after a deadly wildfire that incinerated a historic Maui community, as the island’s schools began reopening and traffic resumed on a major road

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023

Hawaii wildfires: What caused deadliest US blazes in more than 100 years?

At least 96 people are reported dead, but US officials predict toll will mount as search efforts continue.

Al Jazeera · Aug 14, 2023

White House defends Hawaii wildfire response saying President Biden is ‘deeply concerned’

President Biden has faced criticism for what some believe is a lacking response to the Hawaii wildfires

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2023

Hawaii wildfires: deadliest US blaze in a century kills at least 93 people

Governor says death toll in Lahaina is expected to rise after ‘worst natural disaster that Hawaii ever faced’

The Guardian - US · Aug 13, 2023

British Motorcyclists Federation Leaves Federation Of European Motorcyclists’ Associations

After much discussion, the British Motorcyclists Federation’s (BMF) council has decided to leave the Federation of European Motorcyclists’ Associations by the end of 2024.

RideApart · Aug 13, 2023

Maui mayor says wildfire death toll may rise as rescue crews have yet to search inside burned buildings

More than 1,000 people are still unaccounted for in Maui

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2023

Many more Chicago-area homes have a high risk of flooding than people realize, research finds. Here’s why.

The First Street Foundation says 172,000 properties in Cook County — 79,000 of them in Chicago — have a high risk of flooding, far more than Federal Emergency Management Agency maps show.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 11, 2023

Hawaii fires: death toll rises to 67 as residents return to assess damage

Three days later, Maui is mourning loss of life and land, with governor Josh Green warning there will be more fatalities

The Guardian - US · Aug 11, 2023