Climate change

Bernie Krause’s thousands of hours of recordings reveal how climate change is affecting the natural world.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Southern California saw its fire risk zones expand by 3.5 million acres in CalFire’s new hazard maps. Homeowners in those areas must now meet safety standards.

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National and international firefighters have been coming to SoCal to help fight the Palisades, Eaton, and other fires devastating the region.

Firefighters across the world come to California’s aid

National and international firefighters have been coming to SoCal to help fight the Palisades, Eaton, and other fires devastating the region.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Was the Palisades Fire caused by embers left over from another extinguished fire? Was Eaton the fault of power lines? It may take months before investigators know.

Investigating the causes of Palisades and Eaton Fires

Was the Palisades Fire caused by embers left over from another extinguished fire? Was Eaton the fault of power lines? It may take months before investigators know.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

From what you owe (or don’t owe) to applying for federal disaster relief, check out these resources for renters displaced by the Los Angeles wildfires.

Are you a renter impacted by wildfires? Here are some housing resources

From what you owe (or don’t owe) to applying for federal disaster relief, check out these resources for renters displaced by the Los Angeles wildfires.

from KCRW Features

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara addresses challenges facing homeowners affected by the wildfires, the FAIR Plan, and future of insurance.

CA insurance commissioner offers advice for residents affected by fires

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara addresses challenges facing homeowners affected by the wildfires, the FAIR Plan, and future of insurance.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

FEMA provides assistance to individuals, local aid organizations, and state and local agencies before, during, and after disasters. What kind of help is available?

What FEMA does for Californians affected by wildfires

FEMA provides assistance to individuals, local aid organizations, and state and local agencies before, during, and after disasters. What kind of help is available?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

LA faces ongoing fire danger with strong winds expected. Water officials advise against drinking tap water in some areas, and air quality remains a concern.

Toxic air, contaminated water: How to stay safe in LA

LA faces ongoing fire danger with strong winds expected. Water officials advise against drinking tap water in some areas, and air quality remains a concern.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Evacuation-related expenses might be covered by home insurance. Get a copy of your full policy and keep all related records and receipts.

Cheat sheet: These are the steps fire victims need to take to make an insurance claim

Evacuation-related expenses might be covered by home insurance. Get a copy of your full policy and keep all related records and receipts.

from KCRW Features

How and where to get help if you’ve been impacted by California wildfires, from immediate support to navigating the long-term.

Wildfire aid resources: From shelter and food to mental health and insurance

How and where to get help if you’ve been impacted by California wildfires, from immediate support to navigating the long-term.

from KCRW Features

A trauma studies professor offers guidance on alleviating your own grief, talking to someone who’s lost everything, and preparing for the long recovery.

Mental health amid fires: Acknowledge emotions, check on loved ones

A trauma studies professor offers guidance on alleviating your own grief, talking to someone who’s lost everything, and preparing for the long recovery.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

A Palisades community leader and a co-owner of an Altadena restaurant both describe the destruction of their areas as apocalyptic. Still, they have plans to rebuild.

‘Like an atomic bomb’: Community leader, restaurateur on fire devastation

A Palisades community leader and a co-owner of an Altadena restaurant both describe the destruction of their areas as apocalyptic. Still, they have plans to rebuild.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The South Coast Air Quality Management District extended a smoke advisory for Los Angeles due to multiple wildfires.

Toxic air quality amid wildfires: How to protect your health

The South Coast Air Quality Management District extended a smoke advisory for Los Angeles due to multiple wildfires.

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The Palisades Fire has burned nearly 16,000 acres as of Wednesday 2 p.m. Residents of Palisades, Malibu, and Topanga share how they got out and the devastation they’ve seen.

‘Palm trees were dripping with fire’: West Side Angelenos share evacuation stories

The Palisades Fire has burned nearly 16,000 acres as of Wednesday 2 p.m. Residents of Palisades, Malibu, and Topanga share how they got out and the devastation they’ve seen.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

KQED’s Saul Gonzalez provides an update on the Palisades and Eaton Fires, and describes the situation for Eaton Fire evacuees at the Pasadena Convention Center.

Once-in-a-generation fire stretching SoCal’s resources to the brink

KQED’s Saul Gonzalez provides an update on the Palisades and Eaton Fires, and describes the situation for Eaton Fire evacuees at the Pasadena Convention Center.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Severe winds and dry conditions fueled fast-moving wildfires in LA County, prompting evacuations. A shift in weather is expected to bring relief soon.

The weather behind LA’s catastrophic firestorms

Severe winds and dry conditions fueled fast-moving wildfires in LA County, prompting evacuations. A shift in weather is expected to bring relief soon.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

At least two wildfires — in Pacific Palisades and West Hollywood — have started as the worst windstorm in more than a decade blasts SoCal.

Mountain waves plus Santa Anas: Dangerous wind combo for SoCal fires

At least two wildfires — in Pacific Palisades and West Hollywood — have started as the worst windstorm in more than a decade blasts SoCal.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Filmmaker Peter Byck casts a lens on the maverick farmers and scientists working to solve the climate crisis.

In 'Roots So Deep,' adaptive and traditional farmers work together, taking their lead from nature

Filmmaker Peter Byck casts a lens on the maverick farmers and scientists working to solve the climate crisis.

from Good Food

Consumption, big tech in focus in ‘Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy’

Documentarian Nic Stacey on his film, ‘Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy’

Consumption, big tech in focus in ‘Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy’

from The Business

One way to prepare for the next natural disaster is to build relationships with neighbors, advises the LA Emergency Preparedness Foundation.

What the Franklin Fire teaches us about community preparation

One way to prepare for the next natural disaster is to build relationships with neighbors, advises the LA Emergency Preparedness Foundation.

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