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Temperature increase
Coverage of Temperature increase in the Nexus archive.
- California declares chemical emergency, 40 000 residents ordered out
California declared a chemical emergency after a storage tank leak forced 40,000 residents to evacuate their homes. Firefighters reported a temperature rise in the hazardous substance from 25°C to 32°C over two days.
- Forest pests hit trees hard as temperatures rise
A study published in Nature reveals that rising temperatures during the warmest months in the United States are exacerbating damage caused by insects and fungi in woodlands. The research highlights a correlation between increasing maximum temperatures and heightened pest-related harm to trees.