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Editorials, Opinion

Another View: Colorado winter wildfire shatters the illusion of safety in Western suburbs

by Los Angeles Times Editorial Board January 8, 2022January 7, 2022

The warming climate is priming conditions for disastrous conflagrations in unusual seasons.

Nation & World

Crews box in Colorado wildfire as investigators seek cause

by HAVEN DALEY Associated Press January 4, 2022January 4, 2022

The blaze between Denver and Boulder started Dec. 30 during a months-long drought.

Nation & World, Uncategorized

Colorado wildfires burn hundreds of homes, force evacuations

by PATTY NIEBERG Associated Press/Report for America December 30, 2021December 30, 2021

Ten of thousands of people were evacuated as intense fires swept across the region, fueled by wind gusts up to 105 mph.

Nation & World

California wildfires this year torched thousands of giant sequoia trees

by BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press November 19, 2021November 19, 2021

Intense fires that burned hot enough and high enough to kill so many giant sequoias – trees once considered nearly fire-proof – puts an exclamation point on the impact of climate change.

Food

Threatened by climate change, a California winemaker switches to carbon farming

by Dave McIntyre Special to The Washington Post October 24, 2021October 15, 2021

Robin Lail hopes more vineyards join her.

Nation & World

California wildfires burn into groves of giant sequoia trees

by NOAH BERGER and JOHN ANTCZAK Associated Press September 17, 2021September 17, 2021

Giant sequoias are adapted to fire, which can help them thrive, but the extraordinary intensity of recent fires – fueled by climate change – can overwhelm the trees.