Viewfinder: Mount Mayon Erupts in the Philippines
Lava flows from Mount Mayon on January 25th, 2018, as seen from south of Manila, the Philippines.
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Whitefish Discloses $150,000 Sum Spent on Lobbyists After Scrutiny of Puerto Rico Power Deal
Despite Whitefish's small size, the energy company was hired to help restore electrical service to Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria.
Drought and Climate Change Could Hamper the Return of Plants and Animals Displaced by California’s Biggest Wildfire
One local ecologist set out to catalog the destruction.
Scenes From the Devastating Mudslides in Southern California
At least 15 people were killed in the wreckage in Montecito, California. Dozens more are still missing.
Mudslides Hit Southern California Community Still Recovering From Thomas Fire
At least eight people have been killed by mudflows after a deluge of rain fell on the region left vulnerable by the Thomas Fire.
After an Epic Fire, Southern California Is Now Facing an Epic Flood
Mudslides, waterspouts, and flash flooding are expected in already hard-hit areas.
The Thomas Fire Is About to Become the Largest Wildfire in California History
As of Monday afternoon, the fire had swelled to 270,000 acres.
Viewfinder: Wildfire Thomas Rages on in Southern California
A firefighter cuts brush at the Thomas Fire on December 7th, 2017, near Fillmore, California.
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.
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.