climate, Wildfires

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 suburban sprawl and climate change are making wildfires more destructive
Neighborhoods tucked into the foothills of Los Angeles are now more vulnerable to fires as rainy seasons become more intense and dry seasons last longer.
Why the Los Angeles Wildfires Are a Wake-Up Call for Climate Action
The recent Los Angeles wildfires that have ravaged through the Pacific Palisades, Altadena hills and the surrounding areas have been devastating, and spectators across the country have watched as firefighters and first responders courageously battle the flames.
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 patterns that have accelerated over the past two decades serve as rocket fuel that intensifies the flames and spreads the devastation.
Los Angeles Wildfires: How Climate Change Intensifies Risks and Fuels Devastation
UCLA study reveals climate change fuels Los Angeles wildfires, intensifying risks and destruction. Explore the alarming findings.- Watch Video on English Oneindia
Why LA is on fire (it’s not just climate change)
The fires that have engulfed Los Angeles cap the hottest decade in history. Each year in the last ten was record-warm, but 2024 was the warmest ever recorded. Last year, Earth was 1.6C hotter than the temperature
Los Angeles Wildfires Explained:Scientists Break Silence On How Climate Change Fueled LA Devastation
The recent Los Angeles wildfires have burned larger and hotter due to climate change, according to a UCLA study. Researchers attribute 25% of the available fuel to climate-driven factors, including wet winters,
Look up! LA fires, heat and dry conditions stoked by climate change, per UCLA (Ron Perlman x Melber)
Actor Ron Perlman joins MSNBC's Ari Melber joins to discuss the devastating wildfires burning across California. (The Beat's ...
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Climate change amplified dryness, but LA fires still extreme without it: UCLA analysis
Firefighters are working around the clock to contain the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire. Thousands of people were forced to ...
Climate and environment updates: Fires would have been extreme without climate change
The climate crisis is not a distant threat; it's happening right now and affecting what matters most to us. Hurricanes ...
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Climate change threatens the mental well-being of youths. Here's how to help them cope
To reduce feelings of hopelessness, parents can encourage their kids to join activities and advocacy efforts sponsored by ...
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Inconvenient truths about the fires burning in Los Angeles from two fire experts
And while climate change is increasing their frequency and severity, Pyne argues that a society dependent on fossil fuels plays a significant role as well. “A fossil-fuel society remakes ...
California wildfires live updates: At least 27 dead as 3 blazes still burn in Los Angeles, Ventura counties
Three wildfires continue to burn in the Los Angeles region, according to Cal Fire. The Palisades and Eaton fires have ...
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Wildfire smoke is always toxic. LA’s is even worse.
Los Angeles residents are breathing bits of "cars, metal pipes, plastics." The health impacts could reverberate long after ...
A battery plant fire in California started during a boom for energy storage
A fire at a one of the world’s largest battery plants in California contained tens of thousands of lithium batteries that ...