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Paradise Burned to the Ground. Now It’s Another Hot Housing Market
The California town was almost totally destroyed in a 2018 wildfire in which 85 people died. Now, as the rebuilding process continues, its housing prices are rising faster than anyone predicted.
‘Eco-Anxiety’ Might Be the Best Reaction for Saving the Planet
“You are feeling the effects of profound unhealthiness that surrounds you, promulgated by business as usual.”
The Earth Is Facing a Nitrogen Shortage Due to Climate Change, Study Says
Greenhouse gases, among many other pressures, are reducing access to this key nutrient in ecosystems around the world.
Freeze Koala Sperm to Save the Species From Extinction, Researchers Say
Scientists are working to find ways to save koalas, which have been devastated by droughts, deforestation, and bushfires.
PG&E Avoids Criminal Charges for 2 Massive Wildfires by Paying $55 Million
California’s PG&E utility company helped spark the Kincade Fire and the Dixie Fire, which caused immeasurable environmental damage. It paid a settlement to avoid criminal charges.
What It's Like When a Climate Disaster Permanently Alters Your Life
Six people told VICE how, when your income or health is still devastated long after a wildfire or flood, “recovery” feels like a fallacy.
Floods Are So Bad Farmers Are Rescuing Cows With Sea-Doos in British Columbia
One person is confirmed dead and others are missing as torrential rain, floods, and mudslides devastate the Canadian province.
Biblical Floods Cut Vancouver Off From the Rest of Canada
Torrential rainfall caused floods and mudslides across southern B.C., shutting down highways and forcing an entire city to flee.
How Fish Skin Grafts Save Animals Burned in California Wildfires
For years, fish skin grafts have been used to treat human burn victims. Now the treatment is moving into the veterinary world.
‘Like a War Zone’: Climate Change Is Displacing Thousands Within North America
Fires have already decimated and gentrified cities in the U.S. Canada isn’t far behind: Tens of thousands have fled their homes because of fires since 1980, putting pressure on host communities.
Take a Look at Some of the Most Powerful Photojournalism From the Past Year
Check out some of the best photos from the Siena International Photo Awards competition.
California’s Sequoia Trees Are Being Covered in Blankets to Protect Them From Wildfires
The Sequoia National Forest is being scorched, and firefighters are hoping some of the world’s most iconic trees will survive.