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Note to self: Worry more that half of Russia is on fire

By Hank Campbell in Science 2.0
August 10, 2010
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Submitted by Hank on Tue, 08/10/2010 - 08:30
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Having surveyed Russian language media sources, JOTMAN.COM contributor Sanjuro reports on the fires sweeping across Russia:

It's quite amazing that mainstream media in the west are failing to provide good stories with the Russia fire situation. Half of the country, most of its populated part, is on fire.

fire situation in russia

H/T Colin Schultz and Frank Swain

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