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Climate Change

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Traditionally, the peak wildfire season in California occurs from August through October. However, officials now warn that wildfires can happen at any time of the year due to climate change and prolonged drought conditions.
Southern California's wildfire season is now considered to be extended to year around
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In Galway, located on Ireland's west coast, wind speeds reached over 50 meters per second (approximately 180 km/h), marking the strongest winds ever recorded in the country. A man in Donegal, Ireland lost his life when a tree fell onto his car,
One dead and one million without power after powerful Storm Éowyn swept in over the British Isles
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A rare winter storm has swept across the southern United States, bringing unprecedented snowfall and record-low temperatures to several states along the Gulf Coast. The severe weather has led to at least 11 fatalities and numerous power outages.
Rare winter storm killed at least 11 people in the US - almost a foot of snow in New Orleans
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A rapidly spreading wildfire, designated the Hughes Fire, ignited near Castaic Lake in Los Angeles County on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. The fire quickly expanded to over 5,000 acres within hours, prompting mandatory evacuations and road closures.
New LA wildfire prompts 30,000 evacuations near Santa Clarita - Hughes Fire almost under control
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Economic Exploitation Following LA Wildfires: In the aftermath of the recent wildfires, which have destroyed over 10,000 homes and structures, and killed at least 28 people, authorities are warning about economic exploitation targeting affected residents.
Looting, scamming and outrageous rent hikes in Los Angeles following the fires
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In the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, certain homes have remarkably withstood recent wildfires thanks to innovative fire-resistant designs. A notable example is a local couple who incorporated several fire resistant materials and features.
Homes made from innovative and fire resistant materials withstood Cali fires better
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As wildfires wreak havoc in Southern California, particularly Los Angeles, a pressing question arises: Is this the new reality in an era of climate emergencies? A review by CNN indicates it is a combination of both human factors and natural conditions.
"No water system in the world could have handled the Los Angeles Fires": Possible strategies to minimize future damage