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LA’s gonna be hot this week, but we’ve likely dodged a bigger heat wave
Models show mother nature may show some mercy. Highs will merely reach the 90s in most places, though some areas could top ...
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Despite backlash, more states are considering laws to make Big Oil pay for climate change
After Vermont and New York passed "climate Superfund" legislation, 11 states have introduced similar bills this year.
Californians deserve a clearer view of what’s driving skyrocketing insurance costs
"Under the Trump administration, the federal government is abandoning its responsibility to support communities facing ...
These surreal trees survived for centuries. Scientists worry for their future
An invasive species on Socotra, free-roaming goats devour saplings before they have a chance to grow. Outside of ...
Parts of the U.S. have already experienced 100 degree heat. Experts say this summer is going to get even hotter
In Los Angeles, summer-like temperatures are set to hit the area by midweek. Forecasters are warning that the high could ...
Governors are leading the fight against climate change and deforestation around the world, filling a void left by presidents
A long-time leader of California’s climate efforts explains how governors from Brazil to Indonesia have become the leading ...
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Assessing Wildfire Smoke Damage & Understanding Impacts of Wildfire Smoke on Air Quality
How Southern California Wildfires Impact Air Quality, Smoke Damage, and Insurance Coverage - The Southern California ...
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How climate change contributed to the Los Angeles fires
Wildfires have always been a fact of life around Los Angeles. But as the planet warms, many places – including Southern California – are experiencing higher temperatures and more intense droughts.
The Government Just Killed An Essential Way To Assess Climate Risk
Cities, insurers, and the public used the Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters database to plan for the future. Now ...
The U.S. Under Trump: Alone in Its Climate Denial
The administration is not only allowing more greenhouse gases. It is undermining the nation’s ability to understand and ...
Should California’S Climate Budget Pay For High Speed Rail And Firefighters? Newsom’S New Plan Triggers Fiery Debate
California Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to tap at least $2.5 billion from the state's climate fund to pay for state firefighting crews and the long-troubled high-speed rail project.