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Southern California Wildfires: Investigations Underway After Eight Deaths and Thousands of Structures Destroyed

Devastating wildfires in Southern California have killed at least eight people and destroyed over 5,000 structures, with investigations into the causes of the Palisades and Eaton fires ongoing and expected to take months.

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Climate Change Fuels Soaring Home Insurance Costs Across the U.S.

From 2020-2023, the average U.S. homeowners insurance premium jumped 33% to $2,530 annually, exceeding inflation and disproportionately affecting states vulnerable to climate-related disasters; insurers are hiking premiums to cover increased payouts, while non-renewal rates climb, impacting property...

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Hawaii Lawmakers Tackle Property Insurance Crisis Amid Rising Global Reinsurance Costs

Hawaii lawmakers are grappling with a property insurance crisis triggered by rising global reinsurance rates following recent climate disasters, threatening homeownership in the state as insurers raise rates or leave the market.

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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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Wyden Advises Democrats on Regaining Footing After 2024 Election Loss

Senator Ron Wyden, in a recent interview, advises Democrats to focus on kitchen-table issues such as healthcare costs and inflation to regain their footing as the minority party following the 2024 elections; his new book, "It Takes Chutzpah," promotes individual empowerment and action.

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Climate Grief: Coping With the Psychological Impacts of Climate Disasters

Following the devastation of Hurricane Helene in Asheville, North Carolina, which killed over 120 residents and the current raging Los Angeles wildfires, a psychotherapist and grief specialist discuss the psychological impacts of climate-related disasters, offering tools to cope with climate grief.

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Trump Nominee Confirmed Despite Climate Change Controversy

Donald Trump's energy secretary nominee, Chris Wright, faced criticism for downplaying the link between climate change and wildfires during his Senate confirmation hearing; despite Senate Republicans' support, he was confirmed.

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Longoria Donates $1 Million, Volunteers After Devastating LA Wildfires

Actress Eva Longoria donated $1 million and volunteered in response to the devastating LA wildfires that have killed 25 people, displaced tens of thousands, and scorched over 40,000 acres, prompting her to evacuate her own home.

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Australia's Bushfire Preparedness Under Scrutiny After Water Supply Program Failure

An ineffective water supply program for NSW volunteer firefighters, revealed five years after Australia's devastating Black Summer bushfires, highlights ongoing preparedness concerns, mirroring issues exposed by the interim report of the Royal Commission into Natural Disaster Arrangements.

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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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