Tag: wildfires
The Roots of Greece’s Wildfire Crisis: Climate Change, Austerity, and Historical Neglect
Dimitri Lascaris talks to Greek journalist and documentary filmmaker Aris Chatzistefanou about the many factors that have caused Greece’s devastating wildfires Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and help support our work by donating at https://therealnews.com/donate….
California Sees Deadliest Wildfire in History
Mustafa Santiago Ali talks to Dharna Noor about how global warming, drought, and winds created the conditions for California’s wildfires and what can be done to prevent this from happening in the future Visit https://therealnews.com…
California Dreamin’ of Climate Action by Newsom, But Will He Deliver?
After mixed record by Governor Jerry Brown, advocates hope Governor Gavin Newsom will up ante on climate policy. Early on, details remain murky. Check out the article here: https://therealnews.com/columns/california-dreamin-of-climate-action-by-newsom-but-will-he-deliver Subscribe to our page and support…
California Senate Shelves Bill Tying Affordable Housing to Climate Crisis, Public Transit
Senate Democrats have removed SB 50 from the docket for the 2019 legislative session. Aiming to tackle housing, public transit and wildfires, it came under fire for loopholes and weak mandates, but policy conversation now…
PG&E Blackouts Spur Calls for Public Ownership
PG&E cut power to millions throughout California this month as fires blaze across the state. The move has prompted many to call to municipalize the company. Democracy Collaborative researcher Johanna Bozuwa explains. Subscribe to our…
Climate Change Fuels Hellfire in the City of Angels
California’s fire season isn’t over yet, but megafire events have already taken a major toll on the state and its inhabitants, forcing the evacuation of tens of thousands of people. Warm, dry climate change conditions…
Officials, Hawaii Electric CEO testify about Maui fires before Congress
A House energy committee on Thursday held its first hearing over Maui’s August wildfires, with Hawaiian public utility officials and the CEO of Hawaiian Electric testifying about the role the electric grid played in the…
