Environment

California’s Forests Are Permanently Stunted

Maya L. Kapoor / High Country News Jan 31, 2023 California’s trees keep dying, severely affecting the state's plans to fight climate change. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Insurers Should Support People, Not the Fossil Fuel Industry

By Tony Dunn / Independent Media Institute Feb 27, 2020 Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

‘Not Safe to Move’: Fire Threats Intensify in Australia

SHONAL GANGULY and STEVE McMORRAN / The Associated Press Jan 4, 2020 The death toll in the worst wildfire season in the country's history rises to 23 as residents are warned that the worst may be yet to come. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Residents in Wildfire-Ravaged Zone Confront Australian Prime Minister

TRISTAN LAVALETTE / The Associated Press Jan 2, 2020 Scott Morrison is cursed at and insulted by locals in New South Wales town frustrated by the lack of urgent emergency aid to fight blazes. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Raging Wildfires Trap 4,000 at Australian Town’s Waterfront

TRISTAN LAVALETTE /The Associated Press Dec 31, 2019 Residents in the town of Mallacoota in Victoria state flee toward the beach Tuesday morning. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

End PG&E’s Reign of Error With a Hostile Takeover

Greg Palast / Truthdig Nov 6, 2019 Who would head up such a takeover? The public. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

California Is Living America’s Dystopian Future

Stephanie LeMenager /The Conversation Nov 6, 2019 The Golden State is on fire, which means that an idea of American utopia is on fire, too. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Let’s Nationalize Our Public Utilities

Jill Richardson / OtherWords Oct 31, 2019 Pacific Gas and Electric has caused multiple wildfires in 2019 alone. For-profit companies cannot be trusted with such vital services. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Fire Season

Pat Bagley / The Salt Lake Tribune, UT Oct 29, 2019 Dig deeper

California’s Rich Are Buying Their Own Firefighters

Ilana Novick / Truthdig Oct 28, 2019 As wildfires rage, climate change exacerbates wealth inequality. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Authorities Order 100,000 Evacuated in California Wildfire

STEFANIE DAZIO and JOHN ANTCZAK / The Associated Press Oct 11, 2019 A wildfire is raging out of control along the northern edge of Los Angeles. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

California Utility Faces Gripes Over Deliberate Blackouts

BRIAN MELLEY and JONATHAN J. COOPER / The Associated Press Oct 10, 2019 Customers complain about inconveniences after Pacific Gas & Electric's unprecedented move to try to prevent fires due to wind forecasts. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )