US Weather Disasters Cost Over $2.9 Trillion Since 1980
From 1980-2024, the U.S. faced 403 billion-dollar weatheclimate disasters totaling over $2.915 trillion; Hurricanes Katrina ($201.3B), Harvey ($160B), and Ian ($119.6B) were the costliest, exceeding wildfires.
US Weather Disasters Cost Over $2.9 Trillion Since 1980
From 1980-2024, the U.S. faced 403 billion-dollar weatheclimate disasters totaling over $2.915 trillion; Hurricanes Katrina ($201.3B), Harvey ($160B), and Ian ($119.6B) were the costliest, exceeding wildfires.
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36% Bias Score
Los Angeles Wildfires: 11 Dead, 10,000 Structures Destroyed, Billions in Damages
Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County have killed at least 11 people, destroyed 10,000 structures, and displaced 153,000 residents, with the Palisades fire shifting direction and causing further evacuations; the economic impact is estimated at $135-150 billion.
Los Angeles Wildfires: 11 Dead, 10,000 Structures Destroyed, Billions in Damages
Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County have killed at least 11 people, destroyed 10,000 structures, and displaced 153,000 residents, with the Palisades fire shifting direction and causing further evacuations; the economic impact is estimated at $135-150 billion.
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Los Angeles Wildfires: 11 Dead, 10,000 Buildings Destroyed, Palisades Fire Shifts Direction
Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, fueled by Santa Ana winds, have killed 11, destroyed 10,000 buildings, and displaced 153,000, with the largest blaze shifting direction Saturday, prompting new evacuations and threatening Brentwood and the San Fernando Valley foothills.
Los Angeles Wildfires: 11 Dead, 10,000 Buildings Destroyed, Palisades Fire Shifts Direction
Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, fueled by Santa Ana winds, have killed 11, destroyed 10,000 buildings, and displaced 153,000, with the largest blaze shifting direction Saturday, prompting new evacuations and threatening Brentwood and the San Fernando Valley foothills.
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Sheehy's Wildfire Bill Aims for Year-Round Response
Montana Senator Tim Sheehy, a former aerial firefighter, is spearheading bipartisan legislation to combat the year-round wildfire threat in the US, aiming for increased funding and quicker response times amid devastating fires in Los Angeles and concerns about water management.
Sheehy's Wildfire Bill Aims for Year-Round Response
Montana Senator Tim Sheehy, a former aerial firefighter, is spearheading bipartisan legislation to combat the year-round wildfire threat in the US, aiming for increased funding and quicker response times amid devastating fires in Los Angeles and concerns about water management.
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40% Bias Score
Southern California Wildfires Claim Eleven Lives, Thousands of Structures Destroyed
Fueled by dry conditions and powerful winds, Southern California wildfires have claimed at least eleven lives, destroyed thousands of structures, and displaced roughly 180,000 people; at least four victims died while attempting to protect their homes.
Southern California Wildfires Claim Eleven Lives, Thousands of Structures Destroyed
Fueled by dry conditions and powerful winds, Southern California wildfires have claimed at least eleven lives, destroyed thousands of structures, and displaced roughly 180,000 people; at least four victims died while attempting to protect their homes.
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LA Wildfires Force Sports Event Postponements, Spark Major League Aid
Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles forced the postponement of multiple sporting events, including Lakers and Clippers NBA games, and relocation of an NFL playoff game; the NBA, NFL, and teams are collectively donating millions and raising funds for affected communities.
LA Wildfires Force Sports Event Postponements, Spark Major League Aid
Devastating wildfires in Los Angeles forced the postponement of multiple sporting events, including Lakers and Clippers NBA games, and relocation of an NFL playoff game; the NBA, NFL, and teams are collectively donating millions and raising funds for affected communities.
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36% Bias Score
California Wildfires: Saltwater Used, Death Toll Rises
Southern California wildfires forced over 130,000 evacuations and caused at least 10 deaths, leading authorities to use ocean water to fight the blazes despite its potential for environmental harm; a drone collision with a firefighting plane further complicated efforts.
California Wildfires: Saltwater Used, Death Toll Rises
Southern California wildfires forced over 130,000 evacuations and caused at least 10 deaths, leading authorities to use ocean water to fight the blazes despite its potential for environmental harm; a drone collision with a firefighting plane further complicated efforts.
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Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires Cause Over $60 Billion in Damages
Fast-moving wildfires in Los Angeles since Tuesday have killed at least 10 people, destroyed thousands of structures, and caused an estimated $60 billion to $130 billion in damages, exceeding previous records; the Eaton and Palisades fires are among the largest to hit L.A. County.
Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires Cause Over $60 Billion in Damages
Fast-moving wildfires in Los Angeles since Tuesday have killed at least 10 people, destroyed thousands of structures, and caused an estimated $60 billion to $130 billion in damages, exceeding previous records; the Eaton and Palisades fires are among the largest to hit L.A. County.
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Los Angeles Wildfires: 11 Dead, 37,000 Acres Burned, and Widespread Health Risks
The Los Angeles wildfires have caused 11 deaths, burned 37,000 acres, and led to mass evacuations due to smoke inhalation and property damage; long-term health consequences are expected to significantly impact vulnerable populations.
Los Angeles Wildfires: 11 Dead, 37,000 Acres Burned, and Widespread Health Risks
The Los Angeles wildfires have caused 11 deaths, burned 37,000 acres, and led to mass evacuations due to smoke inhalation and property damage; long-term health consequences are expected to significantly impact vulnerable populations.
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LADWP's Lack of Safety Protocol Exacerbates Los Angeles Wildfires
Los Angeles's municipal utility lacked a standard safety protocol to maintain water pressure to fire hydrants during a planned power outage, hampering wildfire response; this absence, unlike other California utilities, led to a water shortage during the wildfires.
LADWP's Lack of Safety Protocol Exacerbates Los Angeles Wildfires
Los Angeles's municipal utility lacked a standard safety protocol to maintain water pressure to fire hydrants during a planned power outage, hampering wildfire response; this absence, unlike other California utilities, led to a water shortage during the wildfires.
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Sheehy's Bipartisan Wildfire Bill Seeks to Combat Year-Round Threat
Montana Senator Tim Sheehy, a former aerial firefighter, is introducing bipartisan wildfire legislation to address year-round fires in California and across the US, focusing on faster response times, improved firefighter support, and public-private partnerships.
Sheehy's Bipartisan Wildfire Bill Seeks to Combat Year-Round Threat
Montana Senator Tim Sheehy, a former aerial firefighter, is introducing bipartisan wildfire legislation to address year-round fires in California and across the US, focusing on faster response times, improved firefighter support, and public-private partnerships.
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40% Bias Score
LA Water Advisory: Avoid Tap Water Near Palisades Fire
A January 10th Los Angeles Department of Water and Power warning urges residents near the Palisades Fire to avoid tap water due to potential contamination from the wildfire, echoing similar advisories issued this week in other wildfire-affected areas of Southern California, where unprecedented wildf...
LA Water Advisory: Avoid Tap Water Near Palisades Fire
A January 10th Los Angeles Department of Water and Power warning urges residents near the Palisades Fire to avoid tap water due to potential contamination from the wildfire, echoing similar advisories issued this week in other wildfire-affected areas of Southern California, where unprecedented wildf...
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24% Bias Score