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.
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 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.
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
New wildfire near Los Angeles explodes to 9,400 acres, forces evacuations
By David Swanson and Daniel Trotta CASTAIC, California (Reuters) -A new wildfire that broke out north of Los Angeles on Wednesday rapidly spread to more than 9,400 acres (38 square km), fueled by strong winds and dry brush,
New fast-moving wildfire burns in the mountains north of Los Angeles
The Hughes Fire broke out late Wednesday morning and quickly burned through hundreds of acres of trees and brush, sending up a huge plume of dark smoke near the Lake Castaic area.
New fast-growing wildfire erupts near Los Angeles
A new fast-moving wildfire has erupted in Los Angeles County, triggering evacuations in a region already reeling from the most destructive fires in its history. The Hughes fire ignited north of the city on Wednesday afternoon,
New wildfire breaks out north of Los Angeles, forces evacuations
A rapidly growing wildfire broke out some 50 miles (80 km) north of Los Angeles on Wednesday, burning 3,407 acres (5.3 square km) while two major fires burning in the metropolitan area for more than two weeks were getting under control,
California Wildfires Shift Global Climate Convos Toward Adaptation
In the wake of the raging California wildfires, environmental groups are shifting the climate conversation away from ...
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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The clear links between the California wildfires and climate change
As historically destructive wildfires burn across Los Angeles, new research sheds light on how climate change has amplified the conditions for the fires to become so destructive. Scientists at ...
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 ...
California leaders promise a quick rebuild, but that may put homes at risk of fire again
Reconstructing fire-ravaged neighborhoods in their former image could make residents sitting ducks for future blazes, experts ...
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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 ...
California’s Wildfire Climate Excuse
Gov. Newsom tilts at carbon emissions, not fire mitigation.
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 ...