Strong winds and dry vegetation: How hydroclimate whiplash turned LA into a tinderbox
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Euronews.com
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Los Angeles faces ongoing challenges from dangerous winds and wildfires, raising concerns about the adequacy of protective measures by authorities. The National Weather Service indicates that most wildfires are human-caused, often due to innocuous actions. Climate change has exacerbated conditions, leading to extreme weather patterns known as 'hydroclimate whiplash.' The Santa Ana winds have intensified the fires, and projections show continued dry conditions. Experts warn that without addressing the root causes, including fossil fuel reliance, future disasters are likely. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)