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After disasters, FEMA leases apartments for survivors. But not after the L.A. fires
After disasters, the Federal Emergency Management Agency directly leases apartments for survivors. Despite the horrific ...
Hawaii plans to increase hotel tax to help it cope with climate change
HONOLULU (AP) — In a first-of-its kind move, Hawaii lawmakers are ready to hike a tax imposed on travelers staying in hotels, ...
New California neighborhood billed as first fire-resistant community in U.S.
National mega-developer KB Home is marketing Dixon Trail as the first purpose-built “ wildfire resilient neighborhood ” in ...
Welcome to U.S.'s first fire-resistant neighborhood – in Escondido
National mega-developer KB Home is marketing Escondido's Dixon Trail as the first purpose-built “wildfire resilient ...
Is LA burning? How to protect cities from the next massive wildfire
The communities of Los Angeles, Paradise, and Altadena, Calif., Lahaina, Hawaii, Boulder, Colo., Gatlinburg, Tenn., Malden, ...
Welcome to the first fire-resistant neighborhood. Now what about the rest of California?
For years, wildfire-resilient home and neighborhood design has been a niche consideration for many California homeowners.
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Climate wars are approaching — and they will redefine global conflict
Climate change's profound reshaping of conflict dynamics is already underway. The question facing humanity now is not whether ...
LA Times Today: Modular housing may finally have its day — as solution to wildfire rebuilding
Many Angelenos are familiar with modular construction for backyard ADUs. You might have seen one of those granny flats hoisted on a crane in your own neighborhood. But what about larger single family ...
Reflecting On Wildfire Preparedness And Increased Climate Events
On the other hand, I'm deeply concerned by the escalating severity and frequency of wildfires and climate events, not just as ...