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How the Eaton Fire destroyed a delicate truce over Altadena’s future
A Los Angeles County plan to build badly needed housing in Altadena — and prevent future fires — may soon go up in smoke.
Trump’s Transportation Dept. Targets Blue State Priorities
The Trump administration has set its sights on high speed rail in California and congestion pricing in New York, worrying ...
Women’s Climate Leadership Takes Collaboration and Courage
Shyla Raghav moderated a conversation with four female climate leaders at TIME’s annual Women of the Year Leadership Forum ...
Boiling Point: Want to fight climate change? Then talk about climate change
Also illuminating: Nearly two-thirds of Americans are worried about climate change consequences. Between 61% and 77% think ...
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$4T municipal bond market wakes up to climate risk. (With help from Trump.)
The bonds are considered a safe investment. The Los Angeles wildfires sparked concern that climate change is making them ...
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LA’s urban trees absorb more carbon than expected, USC Dornsife study finds
Researchers found that vegetation in a section of central L.A. offsets a surprising 60% of fossil fuel emissions (CO2), particularly during the growing season. The first-of-its-kind study used a dense ...
Is GoFundMe the New Insurance?
The Los Angeles wildfires emphasized an important new function for the fundraising platform: stepping in to help homeowners ...
People are buying up burned lots in LA. Should they be concerned about future fires?
In pricey Los Angeles, where single-family homes under $1 million are lately hard to come by, even destructive fires haven’t ...
Gas or electric? Residents rebuilding in wildfire zones must check a box. Choice isn’t that simple.
In May, the South Coast Air Quality Management District will hold a public hearing on proposed new rules that will result in ...
Why Gabrielle Korn says ‘The Shutouts’ is stronger because of her writing group
With her third novel, Korn said she realized that writing didn’t have to be a solo venture. In the past, she has shut herself ...
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Should Fossil Fuel Companies Be Forced to Pay for Los Angeles Wildfire Losses?
New California bill sparks debate on oil company liability for wildfire damages and potential economic impacts.
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Trump's layoffs raise the risk of wildfires in the West, according to workers
The termination letters that ended the careers of thousands of U.S. Forest Service employees mean fewer people and less resources will be available to help prevent and fight wildfires.