Amid the devastating wildfires ravaging Los Angeles, a group of survivors is directing their anger towards the primary culprit behind climate disasters: fossil fuels.
Individuals affected by the fires shared their heartbreak during a recent conference call, emphasizing the need for legal action and policies to hold major oil companies accountable for the destruction caused. Legislators are gearing up to introduce new laws with this objective in mind.
Danielle Havanas, who lost her home in the
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While scientists are still investigating how much climate change contributed to these fires, existing research indicates that global warming sets the stage for more intense and frequent wildfires. UCLA researchers have linked a quarter of the dry conditions fueling these fires to climate change.
Sam James from Altadena recounted how her family’s generational wealth was decimated by this month’s Eaton fire. Many Black families had just begun building prosperity when tragedy struck.
Communities are grappling with rebuilding efforts while demanding accountability from
2025-01-16 19:02:01
Original from www.theguardian.com
