Wildfire Season Is Here, and More Homeowners Are Losing Insurance
California homeowners with mortgages are required by law to have home insurance, leaving many to scramble to find a new plan before a potentially devastating blaze hits.
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Why Is the U.S. Facing a Federal Firefighter Shortage?
The shortage is part of an ongoing dilemma as the government struggles to budget and plan for longer, more severe fire seasons.
Six Months Later, How Are the Communities Affected by the Camp Fire and Woolsey Fire Recovering?
Both Butte County and Los Angeles County are still dealing with the social, environmental, and financial costs of the fires.
Californians Will See the Costs of Climate Change in Their Electric Bills
Citing growing wildfire risk, the state's private utilities are attempting to increase their rates significantly.
Heavy Winter Precipitation May Not Impact Fire Season in California
Wet weather may seem like good news for the drought-plagued state, but a new study finds that it will have minimal effects on wildfire season.
‘It Looked Like a Nuclear Bomb Had Gone Off’: How Brian Fies Turned His Escape From the Tubbs Fire Into a Graphic Novel
The author and illustrator explains how seeing his home reduced to a "desolate plane" by the 2017 disaster inspired his latest book.
Unseasonal Warmth and Wildfires in the U.K. (in Photos)
People took advantage of the warmth, but along with the mild weather came the eruption of multiple wildfires.
How the Shutdown Affected Fire Prevention and Mitigation Work in California
The five-week partial government shutdown fell during a critical window for fire-prone states to lessen the impact of the coming fire season through prescribed burns.
Could California Take Public Ownership of PG&E?
The debate around private ownership of essential utilities is becoming a national issue.
When Climate Change Hurts Companies Like PG&E, Consumers End Up Paying the Price
Unless we change the way we hold corporations liable for their emissions, the costs of climate change will continue to burden the public.