LA fires risk reinforcing the false idea that we’re all in this together

What celebrities and the super-rich losing their homes reveals about climate change injustice.

Andrea Rigon, Professor, Politecnico di Milano, and, UCL • conversation
Jan. 20, 2025 ~5 min

Neighbors and strangers pulled together to help LA fire survivors – 60 years of research shows these unsung heroes are crucial to disaster response

In emergencies, when every minute counts, research shows family, friends and neighbors are often saving lives. These local efforts go uncounted, yet they’re crucial.

James Kendra, Director, Disaster Research Center and Professor, Public Policy & Administration, University of Delaware • conversation
Jan. 20, 2025 ~8 min


LA fires: Why fast-moving wildfires and those started by human activities are more destructive and harder to contain

The causes of the wind-driven fires that burned thousands of homes in the Los Angeles area are under investigation, but there were no lightning strikes reported at the time.

Virginia Iglesias, Interim Earth Lab Director, University of Colorado Boulder • conversation
Jan. 13, 2025 ~8 min

LA fires: Why fast wildfires and those started by human activities are more destructive and harder to contain

The causes of the wind-driven fires that burned thousands of homes in the Los Angeles area are under investigation, but there were no lightning strikes reported at the time.

Virginia Iglesias, Interim Earth Lab Director, University of Colorado Boulder • conversation
Jan. 13, 2025 ~8 min

LA fires: Fast wildfires are more destructive and harder to contain

The causes of the wind-driven fires that burned thousands of homes in the Los Angeles area are under investigation, but there were no lightning strikes reported at the time.

Virginia Iglesias, Interim Earth Lab Director, University of Colorado Boulder • conversation
Jan. 13, 2025 ~8 min

LA fires show the human cost of climate-driven ‘whiplash’ between wet and dry extremes

The heath-related impacts of climate change will reach US$1 trillion a year by 2050.

Doug Specht, Reader in Cultural Geography and Communication, University of Westminster • conversation
Jan. 10, 2025 ~6 min

2024’s extreme ocean heat breaks records again, leaving 2 mysteries to solve

The oceans have been much warmer than average for the past two years, and the planet just set another global heat record. What’s going on?

Annalisa Bracco, Professor of Ocean and Climate Dynamics, Georgia Institute of Technology • conversation
Jan. 9, 2025 ~7 min

2024’s extreme ocean heat leaves 2 mysteries to solve

The global ocean saw its hottest year on record by far for the second year in a row. What’s going on?

Annalisa Bracco, Professor of Ocean and Climate Dynamics, Georgia Institute of Technology • conversation
Jan. 9, 2025 ~6 min


Wildfire smoke inside homes can create health risks that linger for months − tips for cleaning and staying safe

The chemicals emitted when buildings and vehicles burn can find their way into nearby homes. Studies show the health risks can stick around.

Colleen E. Reid, Associate Professor of Geography, University of Colorado Boulder • conversation
Jan. 9, 2025 ~7 min

How Santa Ana winds fueled the deadly fires in Southern California

Where people live today also makes a difference when it comes to fire risk.

Jon Keeley, Research Ecologist, USGS; Adjunct Professor, University of California, Los Angeles • conversation
Jan. 9, 2025 ~7 min

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