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East Bay (California)
fromThe Mercury News
9 hours ago

New map shows Bay Area locations with highest risk of ember-driven wildfires

Wind-driven embers significantly increase wildfire risk, prompting residents to consider additional fireproofing measures.
A new ember-risk map has been created to help residents assess and mitigate wildfire threats.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Mercury News
9 hours ago

New map shows Bay Area locations with highest risk of ember-driven wildfires

Wind-driven embers significantly increase wildfire risk, prompting residents to consider additional fireproofing measures.
A new ember-risk map has been created to help residents assess and mitigate wildfire threats.
#air-quality
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The week around the world in 20 pictures

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza escalates amid ongoing Israeli airstrikes, with significant casualties and a looming famine threat.
Canada news
fromMail Online
5 days ago

Americans in 3 states told to stay indoors TODAY

Thick smoke from Canadian wildfires has caused air quality emergencies in Michigan, Minnesota, and South Carolina.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Recent Canadian wildfires are record-breaking and will threaten US air quality for days

Severe early-season wildfires in Canada have led to widespread evacuations and deteriorating air quality across eastern North America.
Canada news
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Canada wildfires force 17,000 to evacuate, with smoke blowing toward U.S.

The Manitoba wildfires have led to the largest evacuation in the province's history, prompting a state of emergency.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The week around the world in 20 pictures

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza escalates amid ongoing Israeli airstrikes, with significant casualties and a looming famine threat.
Canada news
fromMail Online
5 days ago

Americans in 3 states told to stay indoors TODAY

Thick smoke from Canadian wildfires has caused air quality emergencies in Michigan, Minnesota, and South Carolina.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Recent Canadian wildfires are record-breaking and will threaten US air quality for days

Severe early-season wildfires in Canada have led to widespread evacuations and deteriorating air quality across eastern North America.
Canada news
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Canada wildfires force 17,000 to evacuate, with smoke blowing toward U.S.

The Manitoba wildfires have led to the largest evacuation in the province's history, prompting a state of emergency.
#climate-change
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago
OMG science

Trump wants to slash funding for climate adaptation-here's what we're going to lose because of it

fromFast Company
2 days ago
Canada news

Canada's wildfire season is off to a destructive start. This satellite data shows just how bad

fromTruthout
4 weeks ago
Social justice

Hawai'i Isn't Backing Down From Its Lawsuit Against Big Oil Over Climate Crisis

OMG science
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Trump wants to slash funding for climate adaptation-here's what we're going to lose because of it

Funding cuts to climate adaptation science threaten the nation's preparedness to address climate change impacts.
Canada news
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Canada's wildfire season is off to a destructive start. This satellite data shows just how bad

Canada is experiencing a severe wildfire season, with record high hot spot detections and burn areas due to climate conditions.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

'It's pretty bleak': A warming planet is poised to get even hotter, forecasters warn

The UN report warns of unprecedented temperature rise and worsening climate impacts in the coming years, particularly in the western U.S.
Social justice
fromTruthout
4 weeks ago

Hawai'i Isn't Backing Down From Its Lawsuit Against Big Oil Over Climate Crisis

Hawaiʻi's lawsuit holds oil companies accountable for climate damage following devastating wildfires.
World news
fromsubscriber.politicopro.com
1 day ago

Tree Planting Was Supposed to Be a Climate Change Solution. It Could Be Making Things Worse

Carbon markets may worsen climate change by increasing wildfire risks, emitting greenhouse gases.
Recent wildfires challenge the effectiveness of forest preservation in combating climate change.
SF politics
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

Will Cal Fire get funding for more year-round firefighters in California's state budget?

California faces challenges in staffing firefighters adequately due to budget shortfalls and legislative delays.
#california
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
Los Angeles

JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon slams Democrats for LA wildfire reconstruction delays: 'I'd change the name from red tape to blue tape'

fromKqed
3 weeks ago
SF real estate

California Clears State Farm to Hike Rates Next Month After Massive LA Fire Losses | KQED

Los Angeles
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

LA Mayor Karen Bass claims she's pulling out all the stops to rebuild Pacific Palisades, but residents say she's 'full of crap'

Mayor Karen Bass faces criticism for optimistic statements about post-fire rebuilding in Pacific Palisades, as residents feel progress is inadequate.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

State lawmakers considering policy changes after L.A. wildfires

California lawmakers propose AB 226 to stabilize insurance for high-risk homes after wildfire claims overwhelm the system.
Snowboarding
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

What it takes to fight wildfires in an era of climate change DW 06/05/2025

The August Complex fire was the largest in California's history, challenging firefighters with unprecedented scale and difficulty.
Los Angeles
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon slams Democrats for LA wildfire reconstruction delays: 'I'd change the name from red tape to blue tape'

Jamie Dimon criticizes California's Democrats for adding more regulations amidst challenges from wildfires, emphasizing the need for effective governance over excessive regulation.
fromKqed
3 weeks ago
SF real estate

California Clears State Farm to Hike Rates Next Month After Massive LA Fire Losses | KQED

fromNew York Post
1 week ago
Los Angeles

LA Mayor Karen Bass claims she's pulling out all the stops to rebuild Pacific Palisades, but residents say she's 'full of crap'

fromMail Online
1 day ago

Tourists warned as wildfires threaten to ruin Spanish holiday hotspot

A pre-alert for wildfires has been issued in the Canary Islands, urging tourists to exercise caution as conditions worsen due to hot Sahara winds.
Barcelona
#canada
US Elections
fromPrx
2 days ago

The World

Trump had a 'very good' conversation with Xi amid trade tensions with China.
France experienced a 46% increase in adult baptisms this Easter.
Wildfires in Canada have led to over 30,000 evacuations.
US Elections
fromPrx
2 days ago

The World

Trump had a 'very good' conversation with Xi amid trade tensions with China.
France experienced a 46% increase in adult baptisms this Easter.
Wildfires in Canada have led to over 30,000 evacuations.
NYC parents
fromCbsnews
3 days ago

Air quality alert for NYC area today, as Canadian wildfire smoke creates hazy conditions

New York City is under an air quality alert due to smoke from Canadian wildfires, affecting vulnerable populations.
#urban-development
#los-angeles
#evacuations
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Canada wildfires: thousands in Manitoba ordered to evacuate as state of emergency declared

Manitoba faces severe wildfires, prompting massive evacuations and a state of emergency declaration.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Canada news

Wildfire evacuees from 2 Ontario First Nations to shelter in Toronto, Barrie | CBC News

Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Canada wildfires: thousands in Manitoba ordered to evacuate as state of emergency declared

Manitoba faces severe wildfires, prompting massive evacuations and a state of emergency declaration.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Canada news

Wildfire evacuees from 2 Ontario First Nations to shelter in Toronto, Barrie | CBC News

#manitoba
Canada news
fromeuronews
3 weeks ago

Two people killed in wildfire in central Canadian province of Manitoba

Two people were killed in Manitoba amidst a massive wildfire crisis, prompting evacuations and a state of emergency.
Canada news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Canada: Thousands evacuate Manitoba as wildfires rage DW 05/29/2025

Manitoba declares a state of emergency as 17,000 residents evacuate due to wildfires, marking unprecedented evacuation levels.
Canada news
fromeuronews
3 weeks ago

Two people killed in wildfire in central Canadian province of Manitoba

Two people were killed in Manitoba amidst a massive wildfire crisis, prompting evacuations and a state of emergency.
Canada news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Canada: Thousands evacuate Manitoba as wildfires rage DW 05/29/2025

Manitoba declares a state of emergency as 17,000 residents evacuate due to wildfires, marking unprecedented evacuation levels.
#los-angeles-county
Los Angeles
fromwww.dailynews.com
3 weeks ago

Software error led to millions wrongly receiving evacuation warnings for California wildfire, report says

A software error caused a widespread evacuation warning confusion in LA County during the Kenneth fire.
Los Angeles
fromwww.dailynews.com
3 weeks ago

Software error led to millions wrongly receiving evacuation warnings for California wildfire, report says

A software error caused a widespread evacuation warning confusion in LA County during the Kenneth fire.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

In post-fire milestone, Pacific Coast Highway reopens, clearing traffic bottleneck

The reopening of Pacific Coast Highway marks an important step in Malibu's ongoing recovery from the recent wildfires... while significant challenges remain, this development helps restore limited access for residents and travelers along the coast.
Los Angeles
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Airbnb spinout brings ADUs to the LA wildfire recovery effort

This initiative is about keeping communities intact, Caruso said. Many of the people struggling the most right now are those who have lived in these neighborhoods for decades.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromPitchfork
2 weeks ago

Diiv Share Video for New Song Recorded After Altadena Fires

i imagined seeing myself through the eyes of my child, a rebirth of sorts, laced with fear and insecurity, discovering beauty and serenity together in the simplest places.
Parenting
#disaster-recovery
Los Angeles
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

How Should Los Angeles Rebuild After the Fires?

Rebuilding after disaster involves restoring not just homes, but also the social connections lost in the process.
Los Angeles
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

How Should Los Angeles Rebuild After the Fires?

Rebuilding after disaster involves restoring not just homes, but also the social connections lost in the process.
fromtherealdeal.com
3 weeks ago

CA Insurance Commissioner: nothing is off the table in resolving statewide crisis

In California's worsening insurance crisis, numerous displaced individuals remain in temporary accommodations as insurance payouts gradually arrive, highlighting the urgency of stabilizing the situation.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromTODAY.com
3 weeks ago

Conan O'Brien on navigating grief after unexpected 'double funeral' when his parents died 3 days apart

"And I could tell that she was going, which was surreal. And she passed within three days of my dad passing."
Parenting
SF parents
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

'I don't know where I'd be without baseball': How the Palisades Dolphins found 'a safe haven' after losing everything to the wildfires

Palisades Charter's baseball team demonstrated remarkable resilience, completing a challenging season amid significant adversity from wildfires and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Renovation
fromEarth911
3 weeks ago

Guest Idea: Preparing Your Home For Wildfire With Fire-Resistant Materials and Designs

Wildfire risk to homes is increasing, prompting the need for fire-resistant building innovations.
Fire-resistant materials can significantly enhance the resilience of homes against wildfires.
#solano-county
SOMA, SF
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

Bay Area man accused of setting deadly wildfire to cover up missing woman's homicide enters no-contest plea

Victor Serriteno pleads no contest to murders linked to deadly wildland fires, sentenced to 73 years to life.
SOMA, SF
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

Bay Area man accused of setting deadly wildfire to cover up missing woman's homicide enters no-contest plea

Victor Serriteno pleads no contest to murders linked to deadly wildland fires, sentenced to 73 years to life.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

London weather: Weekend forecast revealed as Met Office makes welcome prediction after chilly spell

London is set to bask in a week of sunshine with temperatures forecast to reach 24C on Sunday, showcasing a classic spring weather pattern.
London politics
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Smoke from climate-fueled fires in US contributed to 15,000 deaths over 15 years, study finds

Wildfires linked to climate change contribute significantly to health risks and economic costs in the U.S.
Photography
fromBOOOOOOOM!
1 month ago

"Contrapasso" by Photographer Massimiliano Corteselli

Photography can reflect societal issues such as the causes of wildfires linked to human actions and corruption.
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