How climate change worsened the most destructive wildfires in L.A. history
The California fires erupted amid extremely dry conditions. UCLA scientists say extreme heat linked to climate change was a factor in the fires' intensity.
Los Angeles wildfires were worsened by climate change, despite claim to the contrary
Climate scientists PolitiFact spoke to disagreed with Trump Jr. and said climate change contributed to the Los Angeles fires’ size and destructiveness. Numerous studies have linked human-caused climate change to the western U.S.’ worsening wildfires.
How climate change worsens wildfire risk
As fires rage on the West Coast, officials warn that Massachusetts could be set up for an active spring fire season.
Here’s How Climate Change Fueled the Los Angeles Wildfires
Many factors, such as strong Santa Ana winds and urban planning decisions, played into the recent destructive wildfires in the Los Angeles area. But the evidence is clear that climate change contribut
Yes, wildfires have always happened in California, but climate change is making them worse
As the narrative of the Southern California wildfires has shifted to identifying the causes behind what could prove to be the most expensive natural disaster in U.S. history, a common refrain has emerged on social media that seeks to dismiss the role scientists say climate change played.
Los Angeles Wildfires Spark Interest in Adobe, Natural Building Materials
Los Angeles area fires have killed 27 people and destroyed more than 15,000 homes and structures this month. They are still burning, and former homeowners are starting to think ab
Businesses impacted by wildfires get extended tax deadline in Los Angeles
Businesses in the city of Los Angeles impacted by the wildfires will have an extended deadline to file their taxes, Mayor Karen Bass announced Monday.
Ripples from wildfires’ property damage extend beyond Los Angeles market
With inventory reduced and fire risk increased, both home prices and insurance rates could rise in Southern California.
How Los Angeles can recover from catastrophic wildfires
The large Palisades and Eaton fires are now getting more contained, and Southern California is starting to transition from disaster prevention to recovery.
California Wildfires Are A Wake-Up Call For Climate Change Adaptation
The wildfire disaster in Los Angeles underscores the importance of climate change adaptation. We built our infrastructure for ...
Extreme weather events like the LA wildfires are creating climate refugees. Where do they go?
As extreme weather gets worse, people in high-risk areas are confronting the reality that it’s getting harder and to insulate ...
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Californian Wildfires Challenge Waning Climate Change Concern Among Americans
The wildfires currently impacting Southern California have renewed the focus on the far-reaching impacts of climate change ...
How Climate Change Has Fueled L.A.’s Devastating Wildfires: ‘We Have Unleashed Forces Beyond Our Control’
Climate change didn’t start the wildfires that are ravaging Los Angeles County this week. But the big swings in weather ...
Climate change, not mismanagement, is the primary driver of the California wildfires
Wildfires in Los Angeles are being driven by climate change, not political mismanagement, and California’s leaders have taken ...
How Did Palisades Fire Start? Is Climate Change To Blame for LA Wildfires?
Firefighters are battling multiple fast-growing wildfires in Los Angeles that have forced thousands of people to flee their ...
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The common thread between hurricanes and wildfires? Increasingly strong winds
In the last few weeks, they’ve helped to set Southern California on fire, along with the effects of climate change on the arid and dry region. “There are a lot of people that believe that ...
Airborne Lead and Chlorine Levels Soared as L.A. Wildfires Raged
The findings give new insight into the dangers of urban wildfires that burn plastics and other chemicals in homes and ...