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Biden climate adviser says California wildfires show ‘you have to take the science seriously’

Southern California is experiencing one of its most significant fire outbreaks, with over 1,100 structures destroyed and multiple fatalities confirmed, as reported by local news.
Climate change is worsening wildfire conditions, leading to more extreme fire events and a projected global increase in extreme fires by up to 50% by the end of the century, according to scientists.
The city of Los Angeles is struggling to manage the fires, exposing gaps in infrastructure and disaster preparedness, as noted by city officials and local councilmembers.
California Governor Gavin Newsom emphasized that wildfire risk is now year-round due to climate change and fossil fuel use, highlighting the urgent need for effective climate action.

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TMZ

Stars and Scars -- You Be the Judge

Saying this has been a rough start to 2025 would be a gross understatement, and the devastating fires in Cali are not without controversy. So we gotta ask ...

1 month ago·Los Angeles, United States

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Spiegel

Climate: It's getting uncomfortable for the truth - Newsletter

Al Gore's disaster documentary “An Inconvenient Truth” was released almost 20 years ago. With the fires in California and Trump's approaching inauguration, the title is taking on a new meaning.

1 month ago·Germany

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Associated Press News

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Biden climate adviser says California wildfires show 'you have to take the science seriously'

A top adviser to President Joe Biden says the deadly wildfires in the Los Angeles area are the latest sign of the growing threat posed by climate change

1 month ago·United States

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NBC Bay Area

Biden climate adviser says California wildfires show ‘you have to take the science seriously'

The massive wildfires that have killed 10 people in the Los Angeles area and caused billions of dollars in property damage are the latest sign of the growing threat posed by climate change — one that President-elect Donald Trump will have to take more seriously than he did in his first term, a top adviser to President Joe Biden said. John Podesta, Biden’s senior adviser for international climate policy, said one of the iconic images of Trump’s f…

2 months ago·San Francisco, United States

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Current Affairs

Yes, We Need To Call Out The Climate Criminals Right Now

The California wildfires are not a mere act of God. These apocalyptic scenes will increase as the climate crisis worsens unless we end the culture of denial.

2 months ago

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