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Ryan Zinke Promotes Logging in the Wake of California’s Wildfires
Logged areas with less stringent environmental protections lead to the most intense and dangerous fires.
The Wildfires Are Over but the Danger Will Persist for Months
The effects of the wildfires could plague people from Sacramento to the Bay Area long after the smoke clears.
California’s Climate Refugees
The US can deploy troops to the border, but can’t find money to meet the housing needs of people displaced by disasters.
California Wildfire Likely Spread Nuclear Contamination From Toxic Site
Physicians believe the Woolsey Fire has released nuclear and chemical material.
Fiddling While California Burns
Donald Trump is fanning the flames of climate denial.
Paradise Lost: Wildfire Chases Seniors From Retirement Havens to Field Hospital
The Camp Fire, the deadliest in the state's history, took ruthless aim at older people.
Climate Change Denial Is Raking the Ashes of Paradise
There will be more and larger fires to come, and the price to be paid will continue to rise.
Living Through California’s Wildfire Nightmare
The contrast between the Camp Fire and the Woolsey Fire shows how inequality plays out in not-so-natural disasters.
These Prisoners Are Paid a Dollar an Hour to Battle California Fires
Democracy Now! interviews incarcerated firefighters.
How to Help California Wildfire Survivors
Whether you’re a local or live across the country, there are a number of ways to help.