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Tourists were pushed into the sea by a wildfire after receiving no help from hotel staff or holiday organiser TUI on the island of Brac, according to holidaymakers.

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timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 16 hrs. 24 min. ago

US may swap federal land on Georgia’s Cumberland Island for private parcels; conservation rules could reshape what happens next

#Georgia #Island #national park

The National Park Service is evaluating the possibility of land exchanges on Cumberland Island. The strategy involves acquiring privately owned parcels in exchange for federal lands, which will continue to be protected under conservation restrictions. The agency invites public input regarding the possible environmental repercussions of this initiative, which aims to enhance the management and consolidation of safeguarded areas on the island.

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dw.com | 1 days ago

Croatia: 'Monster' fire triggers evacuation on Brac island

#Croatia #evacuation #Island #wildfire

A rapidly spreading wildfire threatened homes and tourist accommodations on the Croatian island of Brac, with firefighters battling the blaze overnight.

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timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 1 days ago

In 2001, Bear Grylls bought a £95,000 Welsh island and rebuilt its only home

#energy #Island #solar #solar energy #wind

In 2001, Bear Grylls bought a remote Welsh island for £95,000 when its only house was a “complete wreck”. He and friends spent four years rebuilding it. The island is now an off-grid family retreat, with the house powered by wind and solar energy and rainwater collected from its roof.

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