Trump’s Day One Executive Orders Will Worsen Climate Crisis
The new president’s orders will take the US out of the Paris Agreement, encourage the extraction and use of fossil fuels, and undo Biden-era policies.
How Invasive Plants Are Fueling California’s Wildfire Crisis
Non-native grasses and eucalyptus trees brought to California centuries ago for agriculture and landscaping have reshaped the state’s fire dynamics.
Why Dumping Seawater on Blazes Isn’t the Answer to California’s Wildfire Problem
Firefighting planes are dumping water from the ocean on the Los Angeles fires, but using saltwater is typically a last resort.
Influencers Are Hawking Wellness Products in Response to the LA Fires
Essential oils, detox regimens, parasite cleanses, and raw milk have entered the disaster economy.
Los Angles Needs to Fireproof Communities, Not Just Houses
After the devastation of the Los Angeles fires, officials are ready to rebuild. But defending against future fires requires thinking about more than buildings.
The Los Angeles Wildfires Have Created Another Problem—Unsafe Drinking Water
Melted plastic pipes and drastic water-pressure drops are potentially leaching toxic chemicals and contaminants into local supplies. Multiple water authorities in north Los Angeles have issued Do Not Drink notices.
These Maps Show Just How Dry Southern California Is Right Now
In early January, soil moisture in much of Southern California was in the bottom 2 percent of historical records.
Los Angeles Will Remain at High Risk of Fire Into Next Week
The arrival of La Niña is starving California of rain, and more high Santa Ana winds could be on the way.
Even Trump Can’t Stop America’s Green Transition, Says Biden’s Top Climate Adviser
As he prepares to leave the White House, Ali Zaidi is sober about what’s coming—but says too much has already been built and invested for Donald Trump to undo it.
Global Warming Is Wreaking Havoc on the Planet’s Water Cycle
In 2024, natural disasters related to variations in the water cycle caused more than 8,700 deaths and at least $550 billion of economic loss.