FEMA Deployed Thousands of Underqualified Staffers to Respond to Disasters in 2017
A new report looks at how the government responded to a quick succession of hurricanes and wildfires last year.
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How Increased Logging to Prevent Wildfires Hinders Biodiversity
The Trump administration has posited that more active management of forests could help prevent future fires, but the science doesn't back that up.
The Things They Lost in the Fire
After fleeing the Carr Fire, survivors ask: What did they leave behind?
As Fire Seasons Intensify, California Homeowners Struggle to Stay Insured
A changing climate, increasingly destructive fires, and disappearing insurance policies have left homeowners wondering how much risk is too much.
The Lede, Issue #28: Indigenous Land Rights Around the World, Fact-Checking Trump’s Tweets, the Stubborn Gender Gap, and More
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What Trump Got Wrong About California’s Wildfire Policies
California climatologists fact-check the president's tweets on fire and water.
The 2018 Wildfire Season at a Glance
A selection of recent Pacific Standard stories on wildfires and their consequences.
California’s Fires Are Affecting Cities’ Air Quality Dozens of Miles Away
One idea for a long-term fix: Communities could designate clean air centers where residents can spend time in filtered air for free.
California’s Carr Fire Is Already Among the State’s Most Destructive in Recent History
Wildfires in the state are getting bigger and more costly.