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‘Sitting ducks’: the cities most vulnerable to climate disasters
Extreme weather means wildfires and flooding are becoming more likely, posing a risk to urban areas around the world ...
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Los Angeles Faces Renewed Wildfire Risk Amid Worsening Drought Conditions
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, warns that Los Angeles is once again at risk for wildfires due to severe drought and dry wind conditions. Despite recent destructive fires, ...
Wildfire smoke and extreme heat can occur together: Preparing for the combined health effects of a hot, smoky future
Exposure to either wildfire smoke or extreme heat poses a significant threat to health. When they occur together, it may ...
When FEMA failed to test soil for toxic substances after the L.A. fires, The Times had it done. The results were alarming
The federal government decided not to test the soil of L.A.'s burn areas for hazardous substances. A Times investigation ...
Treated Like Dirt: Uncovering the toxic soil lurking in L.A.’s burn zones
A Times investigation finds toxic levels of lead in soil in Altadena and Pacific Palisades that the government refused to ...