Climate & Environment

Altadena has avoided California’s fire insurance hell. That won’t last.

Most residents of middle-class Altadena could get fire insurance, but that is likely to change as residents rebuild and face price hikes.

The charred remains of cars, buildings, and trees.

Concerned about LA air quality? Here are 7 expert tips

Air quality experts and advocates warn of the potential dangers of smoke, ash and soot.

Kwynn Perry's home in Altadena is now just ashes and rubble.

What LA did right before the fires — and why it wasn't enough

Los Angeles has wildfire policies that are far tougher than many of those in Western states. The destruction from the recent fires shows there are still major gaps to address.

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From satellites to AI, tech has a role to play in battling blazes

Kate Dargan Marquis of the Moore Foundation discusses spurring research and development to keep up with the growing impact of wildfires.

A large structure with an archway burns.

When disaster strikes, this free day camp provides an outlet for kids

Project:Camp can set up a pop day camp anywhere in the country in 48 hours. They’re in Southern California to provide a trauma-informed space where kids can process and have fun.

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Three people smile with hula hoops in a grassy yard with a tall gate surrounding it.

‘Literally off the charts’: LA’s critically dry conditions stun scientists

A recent swing from wet to dry is among the most extreme on record, priming much of Southern California for wind-whipped fires.

Black smoke and an orange cast sky can be seen in the distance behind a hillside dotted with homes

Many in Pacific Palisades were not wealthy. After the fire, can they rebuild?

Pacific Palisades is known for many of it's famous and wealthy residents, but many of the families who’ve lost their homes are not fabulously wealthy.

Two women are seen from behind, both wearing light colored sweatshirts with their arms around each other. They are standing in front of the burned out ruins of a home

Newsom's order aims to help Angelenos, but is rebuilding in the same areas a good idea?

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's executive order waives environmental laws for people whose homes burned down so they can rebuild as quickly as possible in exactly the same place.

A man walks by the rubble of a house burned down and people wearing yellow safety uniforms clean up the site.

Why are evacuated residents not allowed back into their homes?

What to do if you’re waiting to return to your home or are in your home in an evacuated area.

You might see injured wild animals in fire areas. Here's what to do

Basically, don’t feed wild animals, call an expert for help

Two women are bent over a peacock covered with a white sheet with a bandage on its leg

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