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Octavia Butler imagined LA ravaged by fires. Her Altadena cemetery survived

Since the Los Angeles fires began last week, “Parable of the Sower” and other Octavia Butler works written decades ago have been cited for anticipating a world wracked by climate change, racism and economic disparity

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What's in the pink fire retardant being dropped on LA, and is it dangerous?

Parts of Southern California are covered with pink fire retardant as firefighters try to control deadly wildfires raging in Los Angeles. But what is Phos-Chek fire retardant and is it safe?

LiveScience

EPA report says “forever chemicals” in sewage-based fertilizer pose cancer risk

Fertilizers that contain treated sewage tainted with toxic PFAS chemicals can be spread on farmland and pose a health risk to people who consume milk, eggs and beef, the agency says.

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Los Angeles Wildfires: Evacuations, Assistance, And Safety Measures

Stay informed about ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles, with updates on search efforts, FEMA aid, and rebuilding plans amidst high alert conditions.

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False alerts — like the one sent during the Greater Los Angeles wildfires — can undermine trust and provoke anxiety

The wildfires in the Greater Los Angeles area are creating emergency situations that are shaping up to be a once-in-a-generation event. And in the midst of multiple active fires with evacuation orders for specific neighbourhoods, a general emergency alert to evacuate was sent out in error.

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The architectural ashes of the LA fires

Amidst incalculable losses for so many Angelenos we consider the architectural gems lost in the wildfires

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Chemicals in sewage sludge fertilizer pose cancer risk, EPA says

The Environmental Protection Agency said “forever chemicals” in fertilizer made from sewage and spread across pasture endanger farmers and others who regularly consume beef, milk and other products from those farms

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Wildfires latest: Firefighters prepare for dry conditions and strong winds

Firefighters around Los Angeles are preparing to attack flare-ups or new blazes

The Independent UK

Contaminated drinking water is a growing concern for cities facing wildfires

As fires burn in Los Angeles, water utilities are responding to extensive damage to pipes and storage and treatment facilities

The Independent UK

The eye behind the lens: AP photographers on pictures capturing horror and emotions of LA fires

As uncontrolled blazes have turned large swaths of Los Angeles into hellscapes the last week, Associated Press photographers have been on the frontlines. They have captured burning so intense that it lights the night sky, people so shocked they have a hard time putting sentences together and destruction so complete…

The Independent UK

Dangerous Winds Could Ground Dozens Of Aircrafts Battling L.A. Wildfires, Further Fuel The Flames

L.A. faces explosive conditions for fire growth as high winds and dry conditions worsen.

Latin Times

Increasing weather whiplash fuels fires

Around the world, dramatic swings between heavy rain and drought are increasing exponentially, new research finds

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Where are the LA fires still burning, and why are they so destructive?

The wildfires raging through Los Angeles are the most destructive and likely the deadliest in the county’s history.

The Independent UK

Why is LA turning pink after wildfires? Colorful powder on cars and trees explained

Thousands of gallons of the pink fire retardant have been dropped in the Los Angeles area

The Conversation

LA fires: Why fast wildfires and those started by human activities are more destructive and harder to contain

Investigators are trying to determine what caused several wind-driven wildfires that have destroyed thousands of homes across the Los Angeles area in January 2025. Given the fires’ locations, and lack of lightning at the time, it’s likely that utility infrastructure, other equipment or human activities were involved.

The Independent UK

Could more brush clearance really have stopped catastrophic California wildfires?

Brush clearance more significant in Northern California ecosystem than hills around Los Angeles, according to experts

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High winds have worsened Cal wildfires. What makes them?

High winds have been a key ingredient in the devastating fires in Los Angeles -- and they’re picking up again

The Independent UK

Hurricane-force winds cause widespread damage in Alaska's largest city

Thousands of residents across Alaska’s largest city remain without power Monday, a day after a powerful storm brought hurricane-force winds that downed power lines and caused a pedestrian bridge over a highway to partially collapse

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'Unusual' and weak La Niña finally here, NOAA confirms

NOAA has declared that a La Niña is underway. This cool weather event is likely to be shorter and weaker than usual, but will still affect global weather and climate.

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National Weather Service Issues Particularly Dangerous Situation Warning

Learn about the history and effectiveness of 'Particularly Dangerous Situation' warnings for severe weather events.

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US supreme court allows Hawaii lawsuit against fossil fuel firms’ misinformation

Honolulu officials had filed a lawsuit against the companies for an alleged decades long misinformation campaign

The Independent UK

Lawsuit claims utility's equipment sparked devastating Eaton Fire, but investigation still ongoing

A lawsuit filed against Southern California Edison claims the utility’s equipment sparked the deadly Eaton Fire burning just outside Los Angeles

International Business Times

Gavin Newsom Posts Video of Elon Musk Getting Schooled by LA Firefighters on False 'Water Shortage' Claim

California Gov. Gavin Newsome used Elon Musk's own livestream to criticize the tech billionaire for spreading misinformation about the state's water shortage.

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