How Climate Change Fuels Wildfires in California
As dry conditions become the new normal, California could become a perpetual tinderbox.
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California’s October Wildfires Cost Insurers More Than $9 Billion
More than 21,000 insured homes and 2,800 businesses were damaged or destroyed in California in October.
Scenes From the Wildfires Raging Through Southern California
The Thomas Fire had burned an estimated at 65,500 acres and destroyed hundreds of structures as of mid-morning Wednesday.
Should We Fight Invasive Species With Genetic Engineering?
Why one scientist changed his mind on using gene drives for conservation.
Save the Beavers, Save the Ecosystem
Conservation groups are threatening to use legal action to prevent the continued culling of the animal by Wildlife Services.
The Thomas Wildfire Destroys Homes and Forces Evacuations Across Southern California
As of mid-morning on Tuesday, the fire was estimated at 45,000 acres, three times the size of Manhattan Island.
Ventura Wildfire Forces Tens of Thousands to Evacuate Overnight
The blaze that began Monday evening burned 45,000 acres overnight, and was still out of control Tuesday morning.
Running a Half-Marathon in One of the World’s Most Polluted Cities
In New Delhi, a group of runners used an assortment of gear to run a race through an air quality crisis that blanketed the city in smog.
Trump Declares Massive Downsizing of National Monuments in Utah
The decision is sure to face legal challenges from conservation groups and Native American tribes.
