burning

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UN climate chief Simon Stiell said the "main culprit" of warming temperatures was humanity's burning of coal, oil and gas, which is the primary driver of climate change.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

The San Bernardino County Fire Department reported the fire around 3:45 a.m., writing on social media that a single rail car was burning on the tracks near Cajon Boulevard south of Swarthout Canyon Road.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Early research suggests it may help lower blood sugar and increase fat burning without reducing appetite or causing muscle loss, two common concerns associated with some current weight loss medications.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

Hundreds of other homes and structures were destroyed by that fire, which erupted in October 2017, ultimately burning more than 51,000 acres, destroying 783 structures and taking six lives.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Oaks and maples lit up like Christmas trees, their burning leaves glowing like strands of orange bulbs.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz