The California fires erupted amid extremely dry conditions. UCLA scientists say extreme heat linked to climate change was a factor in the fires' intensity.
Firefighters are working around the clock to contain the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire. Thousands of people were forced to evacuate when the blazes ignited and destroyed more than 12,000 structures. Here are the latest updates.
The climate crisis is not a distant threat; it's happening right now and affecting what matters most to us. Hurricanes intensified by a warming planet and drought-fueled wildfires are destroying our communities.
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.
Research shows rapid shifts between wet and dry extremes are increasing. Scientists say this 'hydroclimate whiplash' contributed to California's devastating fires.
but as UCLA Climate Scientist Daniel Swain explained in a briefing, climate change may have set the stage by providing much of the fuel. “It’s been bone dry from about Santa Barbara southward ...
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.
To reduce feelings of hopelessness, parents can encourage their kids to join activities and advocacy efforts sponsored by environmental, civic and religious organizations, experts say.
Facing a battery of questions from a Senate committee Wednesday on fossil fuels, nuclear energy and grid reliability, Department of Energy (DoE) secretary nominee Chris Wright said climate change is a “global problem” but that it is “very hard” to displace hydrocarbons in the worldwide economy.
UCLA study reveals climate change fuels Los Angeles wildfires, intensifying risks and destruction. Explore the alarming findings.- Watch Video on English Oneindia
In a new quick-turn analysis, UCLA climate scientists found that climate change could be responsible for roughly a quarter of the extreme vegetation dryness present when the Palisades and Eaton ...
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