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.
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
The Los Angeles wildfires are already among the worst ever
Polling shows many Americans blame climate change for the disaster.
California will spend $2.5 billion to help the Los Angeles area recover from wildfires
California will spend $2.5 billion to help the Los Angeles area recover from wildfires
California allocates over $2.5B for wildfire response, recovery
In the wake of devastating wildfires that have ravaged the state, California is allocating over $2.5 billion for response and preparedness, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office announced Thursday. The substantial outlay
Trump meets with California officials in Los Angeles fire zone
President Trump visited Southern California and met with officials whose communities were heavily impacted by the wildfires. Trump spoke to Rep. Brad Sherman, D-Calif., and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass about aid and support moving forward.
California Gov. Newsom meets Trump at LAX before wildfire damage tour
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott asked the federal government for $11 billion as a reimbursement for the border security measures he implemented. Here's the moment Gov. Gavin Newsom met Donald Trump at LAX before touring wildfire damage.
Counterpoint: Climate change did contribute to conditions leading to Los Angeles fires
New strategies — not today’s kind of politics — are needed to make communities more fire-resistant.
Opinion: Are wildfires caused by climate change or something else? The question is flawed
Politicians have an agenda when they bring up forestry management or a Jewish space laser. They're trying to change the ...
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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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 ...
Column: Los Angeles is a climate disaster. The fires will change nothing
There was no coal baron who lighted the matches. No oil driller who dried out the terrain, priming Southern California to ...
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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?
This Is Who Should Foot the Bill for the Los Angeles Fires
It’s time to require oil and gas companies to compensate communities, homeowners, businesses and even insurers for the losses ...
What the Fires Revealed About Los Angeles Culture
W hen wildfires broke out across Los Angeles earlier this month, many publications began to frame the incalculable tragedy through the lens of celebrity news. As flames engulfed t ...