This scientist studies climate change. Then the Los Angeles fire destroyed his home
Climate scientist Ben Hamlington works on understanding the impacts of climate change. Losing his house in the Eaton Fire has given that work new meaning.
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
Los Angeles wildfires exposed the failings of California’s leadership
California should, then, follow a University of Chicago conclusion: “Wildfire emissions need to be a key part of climate policy if California is going to meet its emission reduction goals.” Instead, Newsom and company use climate change as an excuse, suggesting in essence that their hands are tied until we reverse the Earth’s climate trajectory.
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.
The Los Angeles wildfires are already among the worst ever
Polling shows many Americans blame climate change for the disaster.
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.
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
New wildfire near Los Angeles explodes to 9,400 acres, forces evacuations
The Hughes fire about 50 miles north of Los Angeles further taxed firefighters in the region who have managed to bring two major fires in the metropolitan area largely under control.
Los Angeles-area wildfires trigger evacuations and warnings
Firefighters are battling to maintain the upper hand on a huge and rapidly-moving wildfire that swept through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles.
Over 50,000 Under Evacuation Orders Or Warnings As Wildfire Imperils Homes North Of Los Angeles
The Hughes Fire broke out in the late morning and within hours charred nearly 8 square miles of trees and brush.
Los Angeles artists, collectors reel from wildfires
The city's artists and art collectors are mourning what could amount to billions of dollars in irreplaceable art that went up in flames.
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Los Angeles Fires Underscore Activists’ Call: Make Polluters Pay for Disasters
In New York, a “Superfund” law makes fossil fuel firms pay for aid in climate disasters. Could California do the same?
Should Los Angeles rebuild its fire-prone neighbourhoods?
The latest devastating wildfires must be a wake-up call for Los Angels to 'move away from fire-prone suburban sprawl' ...
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Analysis: 5 ways to look at the Los Angeles fires through the lens of climate realism
The wildfires scorching the region around Los Angeles are likely to be the most expensive in history. But future climate ...
Climate change, high winds, extreme dry conditions the real reasons for Los Angeles fires
What's happening in Los Angeles is another reminder of what life will be like, even in Wisconsin, under a changing climate.
‘Drill baby drill’: Trump takes aim at clean energy, climate change and the environment on day one
In his first day as the 47th U.S. president, Donald Trump took action to reverse many of the Biden administration's efforts ...
Climate change, extreme weather are driving up homeowners' insurance rates in Chicago and beyond
Insurance experts and watchdogs said the industry was among the first to take notice of climate change — and the rate ...