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ClimateWatch: Exploring the connection between wildfires and climate change
In this episode of "ClimateWatch," CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at the impact wildfires have had on the United States and how climate change is playing a role.CBS News - 1d -
Wildfires are complicating cancer care: Study
Wildfires and other climate-induced weather extremes are posing an increased threat to cancer patients by shifting their treatment trajectories and access to care, a new study has determined. ...The Hill - 4d -
Video shows wildfires burning across Oklahoma
Several wildfires have burned across Oklahoma destroying several homes and buildings, including the farmhouse of that state's Gov. Kevin Stitt.NBC News - 1d -
California delegation pushes for Los Angeles County wildfire aid
California's congressional delegation urged Congress to approve federal funding to support recovery efforts after the Los Angeles County wildfires devastated communities across the Southern portion ...The Hill - Mar. 8 -
How rain in California threatened areas ravaged by wildfires
Atmospheric river rains in California threatened mudslides in areas where the wildfires swept through entire communities. CBS News' Carter Evans reports, and meteorologist Zoe Mintz has the latest ...CBS News - 3d -
Flooding, mudslides and a tornado hit wildfire-ravaged California
Southern California, which was scorched by wildfires in January, was hit by more extreme weather. A rare tornado touched down in Pico Rivera, which is in the L.A. area. Meanwhile, in Riverside ...CBS News - 2d -
Fire lab scientist says we're not doing enough to prevent more wildfires
Mark Finney studies the science behind wildfires for a living. He believes we're not heeding lessons of the past.CBS News - 5d -
After Colorado Wildfires, Two Families Saw Different Insurance Outcomes
Two neighboring families lost their houses in a Colorado wildfire. One was reimbursed for the contents of their home within seven weeks, and the other is still fighting.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Suspected cause of Long Island wildfires was a resident making s'mores: Police
The cause of the wildfires that swept through part of Long Island, New York, over the weekend is believed to have been a resident making s'mores, police said.ABC News - 6d -
Long Island Wildfires Began With Backyard S’mores, Police Say
The wildfires began accidentally when someone in Suffolk County tried to light a fire to make s’mores, officials said. They were fully contained by Monday.The New York Times - 6d -
EPA Cancels $20 Billion in Climate Grants
Here is what we know about the billions in funds that have led to federal investigations, lawsuits and frozen bank accounts for climate nonprofit groups.The New York Times - 4d -
How climate change is threatening the maple syrup industry
Winter turning to spring marks the sweet season for maple syrup production. But climate change is threatening the $1.5 billion industry. David Schechter explains.CBS News - 3d -
South Carolina woman arrested in connection with Myrtle Beach wildfire
A woman accused of igniting a more than 2,000 acre wildfire last week in South Carolina, threatening the lives and homes of hundreds, has been arrested and charged, officials said on Friday.NBC News - Mar. 8 -
Oklahoma State softball, baseball teams return to field Sunday after wildfires hit Stillwater
The Oklahoma State softball and baseball teams had to cancel Friday and Saturday games because of wildfires in the areaYahoo Sports - 1d -
UK hoping to work with China to counteract Trump’s climate-hostile policies
Ed Miliband visits Beijing as part of plan to create global axis working in favour of climate action. Ed Miliband: ‘The global battle against the climate crisis needs China’ The UK is hoping ...The Guardian - 2d -
EPA sets stage for cutting climate and pollution regs
Click for more from The Hill. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story EPA sets stage for cutting climate and pollution regs The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ...The Hill - 4d -
Climate United Sues E.P.A. Over Frozen $20 Billion
In a lawsuit, Climate United claims the E.P.A. is illegally withholding funds that have become a target of the Trump administration.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Why the maple syrup industry is under threat from climate change
Sugar maple habitats appear to be shifting northward due to climate change. Maine maple syrup producers are working to adapt.CBS News - 3d -
Indonesia's cocoa farmers work with businesses to fight the bitter impact of climate change
Thousands of cocoa farmers across Indonesia are working with businesses and other organizations to protect their crops against the bitter impacts of climate changeABC News - 1d -
Indonesian Cocoa Farmers, Businesses Partner to Fight Climate Change Impact on Crops
Cocoa farmers are collaborating with businesses to safeguard their crops from the harsh effects of climate change.Inc. - 1h -
Lloyd’s of London expects $2.3bn losses from California wildfires
Insurance market says fine art losses were limited because rich residents took such possessions with them. Lloyd’s of London expects losses of $2.3bn (£1.78bn) from the California wildfires that ...The Guardian - 6d -
Pacific Palisades pizzeria owner details recovery efforts from devastating wildfires
It's been just over two months since wildfires burned through Los Angeles, killing more than two dozen people and displacing tens of thousands. California officials say they've finished cleaning up ...CBS News - 6d -
‘Global weirding’: climate whiplash hitting world’s biggest cities, study reveals
Swings between drought and floods striking from Dallas to Shanghai, while Madrid and Cairo are among cities whose climate has flipped. Climate whiplash is already hitting major cities around the ...The Guardian - 5d -
Supreme Court turns away bid to block state climate change lawsuits
A group of Republican-led states sought to block lawsuits brought by a group of Democratic-led states that seek to hold energy companies accountable for climate change.CBS News - 6d -
U.S. Energy Secretary Pledges to Reverse Focus on Climate Change
To applause from oil and gas executives, Chris Wright said natural gas was preferable to renewable energy and climate change was a “side effect of building the modern world.”The New York Times - 5d -
Trump Administration Claws Back $20 Billion in Climate Project Funds
After the EPA announced the move, an advocacy group sued, saying the agency broke a contract that denied eight organizations money to address climate change.Inc. - 4d -
L.A. officials issue evacuation warnings for wildfire-affected areas ahead of heavy rain
The Los Angeles Fire Department issued evacuation warnings on Tuesday for residents living in the areas of the city savaged by recent wildfires ahead of heavy rain and mudslides expected later this ...NBC News - 4d -
Just months after wildfires, a powerful storm forces evacuations again in southern California
Southern California is on alert as a powerful storm moves into the region, with parts of Los Angeles County given instructions to evacuate. It comes just two months after wildfires sparked and ...CBS News - 3d -
US will be ‘central’ to climate fight even without Trump, says Cop30 president
André Corrêa do Lago suggests US organisations can play a constructive role even if government limits participation. The US will be “central” to solving the climate crisis despite Donald Trump’s ...The Guardian - 6d -
Transportation secretary rescinds Biden memos prioritizing infrastructure resilience to climate change
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy rescinded memos from the Biden administration prioritizing infrastructure resilience to climate change, according to a Monday press release. According to the ...The Hill - 6d -
Republicans want to repeal Biden’s climate legacy. Good luck with that.
President Trump has used funding pauses and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to target climate initiatives by the federal government, but will need the help of Congress to repeal the ...The Hill - 4d -
EPA signals it will slash climate and pollution rules, including for cars and power plants
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) indicated Wednesday that it will slash a broad suite of rules and determinations that aim to cut pollution or mitigate climate change — including from cars ...The Hill - 4d -
Zeldin: $20B in green bank grants from climate law terminated
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin said Tuesday night he has terminated $20 billion in green bank grants that were funded by the Democrats’ climate, tax and health care ...The Hill - 4d -
US energy industry’s climate retreat is putting profits over people, advocates say
Oil giants retreat on climate pledges, embrace Trump-era fossil fuel policies at CERAWeek in Texas. At a major oil and gas conference in Texas this week, companies publicly retreated from their ...The Guardian - 4d -
The Extreme Weather Conditions That Drove the Carolina Wildfires
The wildifires in the Carolinas have followed months of whiplash weather—drought, followed by hurricane-fueled floods, and then more drought.Wired - Mar. 8 -
Long Island Wildfire Is Under Control, Officials Say
The last of four blazes that began in Suffolk County on Saturday has been put out, but Long Island and the Hudson Valley still faced a high fire risk on Sunday, officials said.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
This Company Is Helping L.A. Residents Rebuild After the Wildfires
Ever tried to nail down a contractor? It’s not easy. That’s why Realm exists.Inc. - 2d -
Forecasters Warn of ‘Wildfire Outbreak’ Across Texas and Oklahoma
Strong winds and dry conditions could help fuel fires in parts of the Southwest and the Plains on Friday.The New York Times - 2d -
Wildfires Are One of Hurricane Helene’s Lasting Legacies
A number of fires broke out in the Southeastern US last week. Hurricane-downed trees may have helped fuel the flames, experts say.Wired - 1d -
Wildfires Quickly Spread Across Texas and Oklahoma
In Oklahoma alone, more than 150 blazes were burning, which have destroyed almost 300 structures and killed at least one person.The New York Times - 1d