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LA wildfires: Did climate change make them worse?
Two large wildfires that exploded on January 7 in Los Angeles were the most destructive and potentially the costliest in the city's history.  Still burning after three weeks, the Palisades and Eaton ...
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expert reaction to report by World Weather Attribution looking at climate change attribution of the LA wildfires
A report by by the World Weather Attribution (WWA) looks at climate change and the likelihood of wildfire disaster in LA. Prof Gabi Hegerl FRS, Professor of Climate System Science, University of ...
Climate change made the L.A. wildfires 35 percent more likely
A new report suggests that climate change-induced factors, like reduced rainfall, primed conditions for the Palisades and Eaton fires.
Disturbing truth behind 'HELP' signs seen in LA on Google Maps that sparked international conspiracy
Disturbing messages written on the ground in Los Angeles have taken the internet by storm, and now locals may have discovered ...
Flash floods and debris flows could hit weary California residents after weeks of devastating wildfires
They can carry boulders, trees, and cars, and travel for miles. After the Thomas fire struck in 2017, a debris flow in ...
The L.A. fires could happen in Canada - but there’s too much we still don’t know
Exceptional conditions may have fuelled the L.A. disaster, but there are real lessons in risk management that Canada must ...
From flames over Sunset Boulevard to insurance calls: A week in the life of LA wildfire victims
The California fires didn’t just destroy homes - the climate-driven disaster caught the fabric of community. View on euronews ...
Which parts of the world are becoming more prone to wildfires?
One study has found that instances of this “hydroclimate whiplash" around the world have increased by at least a third since the mid-20th century. View Full Image Average length of fire-weather season ...