Species diversity may be destroyed, [Looking at the World] High temperatures and strong winds intensify wildfires spreading in California, USA Fire Dragon | Haryana, India | Wildfires
According to the Capitol Hill on August 1st, the wildfires that erupted in California and Nevada on July 28th have covered an area of over 323.7 square kilometers, forming a "fire tornado". As of the morning of August 1st, approximately 23% of the fires have been brought under control. The accident report released on the same day pointed out that strong winds in the area may accelerate the spread of the fire.
According to the Los Angeles Times, wildfires are raging in the Mojave National Reserve in California, which is a huge, seemingly fragile, and crucial ecosystem rich in wildlife - turtles, foxes, badgers, bobcats, bighorn sheep, and Joshua trees. Animals and plants are easily affected by wildfires. Frazier Haney, Executive Director of the Wilderness Conservation Association, said, "Wildfires like this can destroy the enormous diversity of species created by nature for tens of thousands of years in just a few minutes."
![Species diversity may be destroyed, [Looking at the World] High temperatures and strong winds intensify wildfires spreading in California, USA Fire Dragon | Haryana, India | Wildfires](https://a5qu.com/upload/images/a71d6c79564bb4a2ecda4171bb98e6e3.jpg)
Group violence in Haryana, India has resulted in 5 deaths
On July 31st, a violent group conflict occurred in the state of Haryana, India, where two groups threw stones at each other and burned cars. The incident has resulted in at least 5 deaths and over 50 injuries. The Indian police have now taken control of the situation and implemented a curfew policy in conflict areas. On August 1st, educational institutions in the conflict zone of Haryana state have been temporarily closed.
![Species diversity may be destroyed, [Looking at the World] High temperatures and strong winds intensify wildfires spreading in California, USA Fire Dragon | Haryana, India | Wildfires](https://a5qu.com/upload/images/df0858442f98b41841008bd89ff8edaf.jpg)
Peruvian anti-government protesters hold protests demanding President Boluat's resignation
On July 29th, in Lima, Peru, anti-government protesters held a protest demanding the resignation of President Boluat.
![Species diversity may be destroyed, [Looking at the World] High temperatures and strong winds intensify wildfires spreading in California, USA Fire Dragon | Haryana, India | Wildfires](https://a5qu.com/upload/images/666311e6ad8535405d49fa82f3c2b43a.gif)
Last week, 18 people in Japan were hospitalized due to heatstroke, exceeding 10000 people
According to a report by Asahi Television on August 1st local time, data released by the Fire Department of the Japanese Ministry of General Affairs shows that in the week ending July 30th, the number of people hospitalized due to heatstroke in Japan was 11765, which is about 1.8 times higher than the same period last year. The number of deaths from heatstroke that week was 18.
![Species diversity may be destroyed, [Looking at the World] High temperatures and strong winds intensify wildfires spreading in California, USA Fire Dragon | Haryana, India | Wildfires](https://a5qu.com/upload/images/c93d9737f04de0343e5b7b226a7d90e2.jpg)
A crane collapses on a highway construction site in India, resulting in 17 deaths
On August 1st, a crane collapsed at a highway construction site in Tana County, Maharashtra, western India, resulting in at least 17 deaths and 3 injuries.
![Species diversity may be destroyed, [Looking at the World] High temperatures and strong winds intensify wildfires spreading in California, USA Fire Dragon | Haryana, India | Wildfires](https://a5qu.com/upload/images/666311e6ad8535405d49fa82f3c2b43a.gif)
Six Israelis injured in the West Bank attack
On August 1st, according to Israeli Defense Forces and media reports, attacks occurred in the Jewish settlement of Maal Adumin on the West Bank and in the southern Hebron region, resulting in six Israelis being injured. Two attackers were shot dead by the Israeli army.
![Species diversity may be destroyed, [Looking at the World] High temperatures and strong winds intensify wildfires spreading in California, USA Fire Dragon | Haryana, India | Wildfires](https://a5qu.com/upload/images/28b5743e6f7465aaaac5d2c1611de555.jpg)
Trump faces criminal charges again for allegedly overturning the 2020 US presidential election results
On August 1st, a court document released by US media showed that former US President Trump was criminally charged by a federal grand jury on the same day to investigate his alleged actions of overturning the 2020 presidential election results and leading to the attack on the Capitol building. According to reports, Trump is expected to be summoned in the Washington D.C. District Court on August 3rd.
![Species diversity may be destroyed, [Looking at the World] High temperatures and strong winds intensify wildfires spreading in California, USA Fire Dragon | Haryana, India | Wildfires](https://a5qu.com/upload/images/666311e6ad8535405d49fa82f3c2b43a.gif)
Discovery of Silurian rock layers 443 million years ago in Bavaria, Germany
On August 1st, in the state of Bavaria, Germany, geologist George Loth from the Bavarian Environmental Office drilled a hole in the shale of the Silurian rock layer 443 million years ago to test the sample in the laboratory. According to the Bavarian Environmental Office, geologists discovered a 443 million year old Silurian rock layer in shale while constructing road embankments.
![Species diversity may be destroyed, [Looking at the World] High temperatures and strong winds intensify wildfires spreading in California, USA Fire Dragon | Haryana, India | Wildfires](https://a5qu.com/upload/images/901438348c5447b88c6709658a73fd05.jpg)
Australian kangaroos are being sent to the dining table due to rampant outbreaks
On July 27th, in Wollongong, Australia, various packages of kangaroo meat were placed on supermarket shelves. Although kangaroos are protected species, their rapid reproduction and abundant food resources have caused significant impacts on the local ecological environment and economy.
![Species diversity may be destroyed, [Looking at the World] High temperatures and strong winds intensify wildfires spreading in California, USA Fire Dragon | Haryana, India | Wildfires](https://a5qu.com/upload/images/666311e6ad8535405d49fa82f3c2b43a.gif)
Seven years later, South Korea once again discovered cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in cats
On August 1st, in the southeast of Seoul, South Korea, veterinarians took samples from cats. Previously, two cats that died in an animal shelter in Seoul were found to be infected with the H5N1 avian influenza virus. This is the first time since 2016 that a cat has been infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza in South Korea.
![Species diversity may be destroyed, [Looking at the World] High temperatures and strong winds intensify wildfires spreading in California, USA Fire Dragon | Haryana, India | Wildfires](https://a5qu.com/upload/images/03e0fe51cae9ea67ddc451effa33a596.jpg)