Historic California town incinerated by swift-moving wildfire | WNT
The Dixie fire tore through Greenville aided by 40 mph winds. Cars were melted in place, and dozens of homes and businesses were destroyed within hours. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE…
UN report says it is ‘unequivocal’ that human influence has warmed the planet
The U.N. released a climate report looking at many of the causes of global warming. source
Wildfire becomes 3rd largest in California history | WNT
The Dixie Fire in Northern California grew overnight because of gusty conditions. Officials said the fire has destroyed over a hundred homes and a historic town. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE…
UN climate report warns of ‘code red for humanity’
ABC News’ Maggie Rulli reports on the new U.N. climate report on the dire threat warming temperatures pose to the planet, as fires and extreme weather events spread globally. source
ABC News Live: Senate passes $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure deal
Plus, the American Academy of Pediatrics urges the Food and Drug Administration to authorize vaccines for kids and Global Citizen Live releases the artist line-up for this year’s event. source
UN official on climate report: ‘Now is not the time for excuses or delayed action’
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Assistant Secretary-General for Climate Action at the U.N. Selwin Hart on the new climate change report warning of a “code red for humanity.†source
Lizzo, The Weeknd and Black Eyed Peas headline Global Citizen Live 2021 line-up
Will.i.am and Global Citizen CEO Hugh Evans discuss the star-studded line-up of artists at this year’s Global Citizen event. #globalcitizen #blackeyedpeas #abcnl source
Haiti earthquake, Afghanistan falls, global wildfires: World in Photos, Aug. 16
A look at the top photos from around the globe. source
Afghanistan veteran speaks out about the fall of Kabul, Taliban taking power
Marine Corps veteran and author Elliot Ackerman said the debacle was an avoidable betrayal of millions of Afghans. source
Haitians grieve as earthquake death toll rises to more than 1,400
Many Haitians are sleeping outside, afraid that buildings will collapse in an aftershock. source