Opinion
The Los Angeles wildfires are finally contained, but Californians still aren’t safe
The smoke may be temporary, but toxic air pollution is an ever-present danger with effects that linger for generations.
As fire season grows, California senators push for more year-round firefighters
After LA fires, Senate President Mike McGuire proposes full-time firefighters to replace the current seasonal workforce ...
A month after L.A. firestorms, essential questions still haunt Southern California
A month after the L.A. firestorms brought unprecedented levels of destruction, the region is still grappling with basic ...
How weather driven by climate change helped fuel the Southern California fires
Al Roker talks to climate scientist Alexander Gershunov about the conditions that made the L.A. wildfires so devastating.
The climate science behind the Southern California firestorm
NBC News’ Al Roker sits down with climate scientist Alexander Gershunov to explain the climate drivers that helped fuel the ...
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Here’s How the Los Angeles Wildfires Are Affecting Animals, From Fish to Snakes to Birds
While scientists were able to save and move some creatures in the aftermath, researchers are worried about the prospects for ...