New strategies — not today’s kind of politics — are needed to make communities more fire-resistant.
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.
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 latest devastating wildfires must be a wake-up call for Los Angels to 'move away from fire-prone suburban sprawl'
In New York, a “Superfund” law makes fossil fuel firms pay for aid in climate disasters. Could California do the same?
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.
What's happening in Los Angeles is another reminder of what life will be like, even in Wisconsin, under a changing climate.
In his first day as the 47th U.S. president, Donald Trump took action to reverse many of the Biden administration's efforts to move the country toward a green-energy economy.
The L.A. fires have overall caused at least $28 billion in insured damage. All the while, California Republicans are expressing disbelief over suggestions by President Donald Trump & House Speaker Mike Johnson that federal disaster aid for victims of wildfires must come with strings attached.
Politicians have an agenda when they bring up forestry management or a Jewish space laser. They're trying to change the subject from fossil-fuel-driven climate change.
Polling shows many Americans blame climate change for the disaster.
It’s time to require oil and gas companies to compensate communities, homeowners, businesses and even insurers for the losses.