burning

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Scientists fear it will exacerbate the heat of a planet already warming from burning fossil fuels, while amping up weather extremes.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

An AFP news agency correspondent said they heard an explosion before seeing a car burning.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Using a wooden spoon, stir the lentils often to avoid burning them.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Cubans have protested by banging pots and burning garbage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

“He’s burning up. Where is that doctor? Where is he?”

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo