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California Withdraws Emissions Rule Requests Amid Trump Administration Uncertainty

Facing anticipated pushback from the incoming Trump administration, California withdrew its requests for federal approval of stricter emissions rules for diesel-powered locomotives and semi-trucks, including a ban on new diesel semi-trucks by 2036 and older locomotives by 2030, leaving the state's c...

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Johnson Opposes Unconditional Wildfire Aid to California

Senator Ron Johnson opposes federal aid to California unless the state implements forest management reforms, citing concerns about "moral hazard" and unsustainable risk-taking; he argues that past federal bailouts have disincentivized private insurance and risk assessment, leading to increased vulne...

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Armed Altadena Residents Defy Evacuation Orders Amid Wildfires, Looting

Amid raging wildfires and evacuation orders in Altadena, California, armed residents are defying authorities to protect their homes from looters and arsonists, resulting in at least a dozen arrests and calls for stricter penalties for those involved in the criminal activity.

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Climate Change Amplified Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires

Since January 7th, 2025, twelve fires in Los Angeles, fueled by climate change-exacerbated weather whiplash and unusually strong Santa Ana winds, have charred over 60 square miles, damaging 12,000 structures; UCLA research suggests climate change contributed to 25% of the available fuel.

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Republicans Consider Linking California Wildfire Aid to Policy Changes

As wildfires rage in California, forcing nearly 100,000 evacuations, Republicans in Congress are debating whether to tie federal aid to changes in state policies they blame for the blazes, sparking a partisan clash.

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Climate Change Exacerbated Recent Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires

A new analysis suggests climate change contributed to approximately 25% of the fuel available for the recent Los Angeles fires, making them larger and more intense than they would have been otherwise; twelve fires ignited since January 7th, charring over 60 square miles and damaging more than 12,000...

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LA Wildfires Raise 2028 Olympics Safety Concerns

The Los Angeles wildfires, leaving at least 24 dead, raise concerns about the 2028 Olympics' safety despite venues being mostly outside high-risk fire zones; experts question the event's insurability, while officials maintain preparations are on track.

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Wildfire Memoir Highlights Loss, Renewal, and the Power of Silence

Pico Iyer's memoir, "Aflame," details his 1990 escape from a Santa Barbara wildfire that destroyed his home and possessions, leading to a profound reevaluation of life and a period of solace at a Big Sur monastery.

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LA Wildfires: $250 Billion in Damages Expose Risks of Hillside Development

Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have burned at least 12,000 homes, displaced 150,000 people, caused 25 deaths and 24 missing, and inflicted an estimated $250 billion in damage, highlighting the risks of development in fire-prone areas.

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California Stalls Diesel Emission Rules Amid Trump Administration Opposition

California withdrew its requests for federal approval of stricter emissions rules for diesel-powered trains and semi-trucks due to anticipated opposition from the incoming Trump administration, halting efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality by 2030 and 2036.

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California Wildfires: Factors Behind Miraculous Home Survival

Amidst the devastation of the California wildfires, some homes survived, raising questions about factors influencing their survival—fire-resistant design, homeowner preparation, firefighter intervention, and wind patterns played a role, but luck was also a factor.

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Climate Change Exacerbates Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires

Los Angeles experienced twelve wildfires since January 7th, 2025, charring over 60 square miles and destroying over 12,000 structures, significantly worsened by climate change increasing available fire fuel by 25%, despite still occurring in a world without human-caused climate change.

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