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As California’s fire season grows, state senators push for more year-round firefighters
Senate President Pro Tem Mike McGuire proposed that state firefighters work full time in place of the seasonal workforce the agency currently staffs for nine months each year.
LA neighbors have vastly different post-wildfire rebuilding options due to insurance crisis
FAIR, with its high premiums and basic coverage, was designed as a temporary safety net until policyholders find a more ...
Will Elon Musk go after the National Hurricane Center? Billionaire’s team approaches NOAA
Elon Musk's team, fresh from dramatically overhauling multiple federal agencies, was seen at NOAA headquarters. Is the agency his next target?
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Here’s How the Los Angeles Wildfires Are Affecting Animals, From Fish to Snakes to Birds
While scientists were able to save and move some creatures in the aftermath, researchers are worried about the prospects for ...
After brutal fire season, California lawmakers call for seasonal firefighters to be employed year-round
State legislators are calling to extend Cal Fire's staffing to a year-round system, switching some roles from nine-month ...
First climate fee bills pass initial hearing, with concerns
Gov. Josh Green’s bills to fund Hawaii’s climate change response by increasing the state’s hotel room tax and dedicating all of the interest from the $1.5 billion rainy day fund were unanimously ...
Sen. Murray blasts Trump administration over funding freezes that affect WA
President Donald Trump's executive orders have taken aim at federal money paying for projects and services across the country ...
LA wildfires highlight nation's insurance crisis as homeowners try to recover lost homes
The nation’s growing home insurance crisis is in the spotlight as Californians begin the long road to rebuilding after the deadly Eaton and Palisades wildfires.
Climate disasters lead to billions in insurance losses. Could they trigger a financial crisis?
In addition to causing widespread destruction, climate disasters are battering insurance companies. As premiums rise and some regions become uninsurable, it could have a cascading effect that could ...