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Yahoo News on MSN · 4d

Yes, wildfires have always happened in California, but climate change is making them worse

As the narrative of the Southern California wildfires has shifted to identifying the causes behind what could prove to be the most expensive natural disaster in U.S. history, a common refrain has emerged on social media that seeks to dismiss the role scientists say climate change played.

ABC News on MSN · 4d

How hydroclimate whiplash contributed to the severity of California wildfires

Hydroclimate whiplash -- the rapid shift between wet and dry conditions -- likely contributed to the severity of the wildfires in Southern California, experts say.

The New York Times · 8d

‘We’re in a New Era’: How Climate Change Is Supercharging Disasters

Extreme weather events — deadly heat waves, floods, fires and hurricanes — are the consequences of a warming planet, scientists say.

Southern California braces for worse wildfires

How did the Southern California wildfires get so intense so quickly?

As of Jan. 10, the official causes of the fires were unknown. However, one factor that is known to have quickly hastened the flames' spread is the powerful Santa Ana winds. These fierce winds — common from September through May — had maximum gust speeds of nearly 100 miles per hour, allowing embers and flames to quickly reach new fuel sources.

Southern California's winds weakening; at least 25 dead, 26 missing amid wildfires

Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 25 people. The Palisades and Eaton fires continue to burn in Southern California.

The Economic Times on MSN · 4h

Southern California braces for worse wildfires as Santa Ana winds expected to intensify

Wildfires fueled by strong Santa Ana winds have devastated Southern California, destroying thousands of homes and causing 27 deaths. The fires, affecting urban areas and the Olympic preparation, are worsened by climate change and urban expansion.

Here's the role climate change may be playing in deadly SoCal wildfires, experts say

SAN FRANCISCO -- As wildfires continue to burn throughout Southern California, climate experts are highlighting the ...

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Boiling Point: The L.A. Times is starting a climate change podcast

Today, the Los Angeles Times is launching Boiling Point, a podcast about climate change and the environment in California and ...

6don MSN

California congressman: ‘Climate change has wreaked havoc on us’

Rep. Dave Min (D-Calif.) pointed to climate change as a significant contributor to the rapid spread of wildfires in ...

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What is Biden's legacy on climate change?

Officials on Wednesday afternoon briefed President Biden about the massive wildfires in Southern California fueled by climate ...

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What we know about the victims killed in the California wildfires

More than 20 people have died across the Los Angeles area. Officials have said the true death toll isn't known as the fires ...

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