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The L.A. Fires Are a Natural Disaster, Not a Policy Disaster

The Golden State has many bad policies in desperate need of reform. It's not obvious they had more than a marginal effect on the still-burning fires in Los Angeles.

Reason

Ecology of Fear: Mike Davis’ history of LA and natural disaster is re-read whenever fire rages in California

In this month’s massive Los Angeles fires, so far 24 people have died, thousands of structures have been destroyed and approximately 16,308 hectares have been burned. The fires are already among the most destructive in California’s recorded history.

The Conversation

Stop using Public Enemy’s ‘Burn Hollywood Burn’ on videos of ‘horrific’ LA fires, pleads Chuck D

‘It has nothing to do with families losing everything they have in a natural disaster,’ said rapper

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Southern California Wildfires Could Be Worst Natural Disaster In US

Governor Newsom warns of historic wildfires in Southern California, with rising death toll and widespread devastation. Stay informed and prepared.

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Watch: Los Angeles County officials give wildfire update as death toll rises

Watch again as Los Angeles County officials gave an update on the deadly wildfires on 12 January as California governor Gavin Newsom described the tragedy as the worst natural disaster in US history.

The Independent UK

“Burn Hollywood Burn is a protest song. Has nothing to do with families, losing everything they have in a natural disaster.” Public Enemy's Chuck D calls out edgelords using his song to soundtrack online footage of devastating Los Angeles fires

“Please don’t use our song on your reels and pictures of this horrifying natural disaster.”

Louder

California Fires: How to Recover Tax Records and Other Important Documents

Having your tax records and other vital documents is important for claiming casualty loss deductions that can help with recovery.

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Ravaged forest threatens Mayotte's biodiversity, economy and food security

In the wake of Cyclone Chido, the worst natural disaster to hit the Indian Ocean archipelago in 90 years, Mayotte's forests have been devastated – and with them the island's biodiversity, food security and local economy.

Radio France Internationale

Boxing Day tsunami: here’s what we have learned in the 20 years since the deadliest natural disaster in modern history

On Boxing Day 2004, an earthquake in the Indian Ocean near Indonesia set off a tsunami which killed almost 250,000 people. It was the deadliest natural disaster this century, and was probably the deadliest tsunami in human history.

The Conversation

‘We’re still in survival mode’: anger persists in Valencia weeks after floods

Wreckage from Spain’s worst natural disaster this century may have been cleared but life for many remains in disarray

The Guardian - UK

Trump scrambles stopgap bill as GOP leaders mull next moves - Roll Call

Trump called for scrapping the massive stopgap bill in favor of a stripped-down version with aid to farmers and natural disaster victims.

Roll Call

New Law Delivers Tax Breaks to Natural Disaster Victims, But Is It Enough?

The legislation provides critical tax relief to thousands of natural disaster victims across the country.

Kiplinger

Why natural disasters hit harder in rural school districts

A week after Hurricane Sandy flooded New York City’s streets and subways in 2012, the city’s schools were back in business. But schools in rural North Carolina did not reopen until almost a month after Hurricane Helene roared through in late September 2024.

The Conversation

Tsunami: Race Against Time review – a gripping, moving look at the worst natural disaster of our lifetimes

This documentary about the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami is horrifying, heart-rending and essential. It’s a privilege to hear some of these survivors speak about the experience

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Biden Administration Requests 0 Billion For Natural Disaster Relief

Biden administration requests 0 billion in bipartisan disaster relief funding from Congress for 2023-2024 natural disasters.

InsideEVs

EV Drivers In Australia Are Being Deployed For Natural Disaster Help

A lot of new electric vehicles on the market today have something called vehicle-to-load or V2L. This means you can export power from the high-voltage battery that usually sends juice to the motors to power tools or appliances.

Kiplinger

Protecting Your Financial Health After a Natural Disaster

As you begin to recover, these three tips can help you protect your financial health.

Motorsport

2024 MotoGP Barcelona Grand Prix – How to watch, session times & more

Following heavy flooding in Valencia, MotoGP has moved the venue for the season finale to Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. The race will officially be called as the Solidarity Grand Prix of Barcelona, with all proceeds going to those affected by the natural disaster in Valencia.

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IRS: Here’s How to Recover Your Tax Records After a Natural Disaster

Your tax documents can help you get federal relief faster, the IRS says.

Fortune

It’s still hurricane season—Here’s how managers can prepare their workplace for increasingly severe natural disasters

With climate change on the rise, employers need to figure out how to support employees after a natural disaster.

Radio France Internationale

France declares natural disaster zones for nearly 400 towns flooded in October

380 municipalities across France have been designated as natural disaster zones, according to a decree published in the Official Journal on Tuesday. This is mostly due to damage caused by exceptional floods that occurred from 16 to 20 October which particularly affected regions in the centre-east and the south of…

Al Jazeera

Spain deploys 10,000 more soldiers and police to flooded Valencia region

Spain’s deadliest natural disaster in memory leaves 211 dead while dozens are still missing.

Evening Standard

Valencia: Fears further rainfall will hit rescue efforts as death toll tops 200

Thousands of homes remain without power following Spain’s worst natural disaster in decades

Sports Illustrated

La Liga Postpones Valencia vs. Real Madrid Due to Deadly Floods

Valencia will no longer host Real Madrid on Nov. 2 as the region recovers from the DANA natural disaster.

The Independent UK

Real Madrid’s LaLiga match at Valencia among games postponed due to floods

Flash floods have claimed at least 95 lives in what has been the worst natural disaster to hit Spain this century.

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