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Firefighters battle bushfires north of Sydney. They are expected to intensify due to strong winds and high temperatures, say authorities. IMAGES
Novak Djokovic walks through Melbourne airport after losing his last-gasp bid to avoid deportation from Australia, ending a sensational legal battle over his coronavirus vaccination status and dashing his dream of a record 21st Grand Slam. IMAGES
A firefighting helicopter collects water to battle blazes in the hillsides outside of Athens. The fires are set to continue with strong winds and temperatures of up to 38 degrees C (100 F) forecast in some regions. Greece and Turkey have been fighting devastating fires for more than a week as the region suffers its worst heatwave in decades -- officials and experts linking such intense weather events to climate change. IMAGES
New research published in PLOS One shows the koala bear population is in decline--and it's because of humans. According to CNN, a number of human-driven stressors are depressing koalas' immune systems, making them more susceptible to disease. Human encroachment, or farming land previously occupied by koalas, is a major factor. So is climate change, which is robbing the landscape of water and trees. CNN reports climate change is also contributing to the intensity of widespread bushfires in Australia, as seen in the record-breaking blazes of 2019 and 2020. World Wide Fund for Nature - Australia is trying to double koala numbers-- in part by planting seeds to grow more trees that grow koala food.
A helicopter drops water over the 'Lake Fire' raging through the Angeles National Forest in California. Fire crews are battling the fast-moving blaze which has prompted evacuation orders and scorched more than 10 thousand acres. IMAGES
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