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Insurers Are Abandoning Homeowners Over Wildfire Risk But Investing in Big Oil
The firms invested half a trillion in fossil fuels, stoking the crisis that led them to dump thousands of homeowners.

Report: Climate Crisis Significantly Increased Likelihood of Los Angeles Fires
An event like the Los Angeles fires is now likely to happen every 17 years, a World Weather Attribution report said.

I’ve Covered Climate Disasters for Decades. Now I Live on the Front Lines.
There is only one certainty in our future: Unless we take action to reverse climate crisis, we will all be its victims.

Los Angeles Fires Underscore Activists’ Call: Make Polluters Pay for Disasters
In New York, a “Superfund” law makes fossil fuel firms pay for aid in climate disasters. Could California do the same?

Trump Is Packing His Cabinet With Crypto, Oil and Private Prison Profiteers
Trump’s policy makers will be overseeing the industries that they run and own.

Trump’s Day 1 May See Major Gains for Fossil Fuel Industry at Climate’s Expense
Trump is expected to sign several executive orders — some of them likely crafted by fossil fuel industry lobbyists.

Despite Trump, State-Level Climate Progress Will Continue — or Even Accelerate
States’ efforts have pushed utilities to move away from fossil fuels, limited tailpipe emissions, and more.

Supreme Court Rules Against Big Oil in Landmark Hawaii Climate Lawsuit
The City of Honolulu's suit seeks to make several major polluters pay for their climate devastation and deception.

Advocates Demand Tenant Protections as LA Landlords Use Fires to Price Gouge
Tenant groups are calling for an eviction moratorium and rent freeze as landlords seek to profit from the crisis.

NYC’s Long-Awaited Congestion Pricing Plan Will Have Big Environmental Benefits
The controversial new toll to drive into Manhattan will likely create cleaner air, safer streets and improved subways.