wildfires
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Should Los Angeles rebuild its fire-prone neighbourhoods?
Talking Point The latest devastating wildfires must be a wake-up call for Los Angels to 'move away from fire-prone suburban sprawl'
By The Week UK Published
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The worst wildfires in California history
The Explainer Total damage from the ongoing fires could be up to $150 billion, according to AccuWeather
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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What happens to wildlife during a wildfire?
The explainer Flames also affect the flora and fauna
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Death toll rises in LA fires as wind lull allows progress
Speed Read At least 24 people have died and 100,000 people are under mandatory evacuation orders
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Biden cancels Italy trip as raging LA fires spread
Speed Read The majority of the fires remain 0% contained
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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The economic cost of the wildfire season
The Explainer Wildfires are exacting an 'eye-popping' financial toll for communities in fire-prone areas and beyond
By Abby Wilson Published
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The world's largest tropical wetland is on fire, and under threat from waterway
Under the Radar Proposed shipping route through Pantanal in Brazil could dry out biome and worsen devastating wildfires
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Air pollution is now the 'greatest external threat' to life expectancy
Speed Read Climate change is worsening air quality globally, and there could be deadly consequences
By Devika Rao Published
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The growing threat of urban wildfires
Speed Read Maui's fire indicates a phenomenon that will likely become more common
By Devika Rao Published
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What’s fuelling the world’s recent wildfires
feature New research says climate change is fanning the flames as more intense fires continue to spread
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet, The Week UK Published
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‘Two Hawaiis now’: holidaymakers warned off wildfire-hit Maui
Talking Point Visitors asked to stay away as the Hawaiian island seeks to recover from devastating wildfires
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Hawaii reportedly downplayed threat of wildfires for years prior to Maui blaze
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By Justin Klawans Published
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Maui wildfire death toll hits 53, expected to rise, in Hawaii's 'largest natural disaster'
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By Peter Weber Published
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Maui wildfires kill 6, destroy historic tourist town Lahaina
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By Peter Weber Published
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