How drought has hurt Southern California, and what it means for the future
The mountains and foothills of Los Angeles County are in “extreme drought” conditions, about 36% of the county, explained ...
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Panhandle avoids drought but faces wildfire risks as La Nina continues
The Texas Panhandle has started the year drought-free due to the recent snowfall in the past month. According to officials, ...
LA’s Devastating Wildfire Crisis Didn’t Start With a Spark – It Started With Rain
A perfect storm of climate extremes set the stage for devastating wildfires in Los Angeles in early 2025. After two ...
'A new wildfire paradigm': Why California fires are growing larger and more destructive
In a state that averages more than 7,500 wildfires a year some California homeowners keep helmets and fire hoses handy.
OTHERS SAY: After the fires, must LA get rid of flammable eucalyptus and palm trees?
Faced with more drought and increasingly frequent wildfires, southern Californians have been encouraged for years to rip out water-guzzling lawns. They have also been urged to forgo non-native, ...
WNC faces extreme fire risk today with dry conditions and gusty winds
A combination of gusty winds, low relative humidity, and abnormally dry conditions have led to elevated fire danger today.