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Inside The Criminal Network Ravaging Cambodia’s Forests ― And The Community Fighting To Save Them
By
Jesselyn Cook
"It’s a bit of a David and Goliath story."
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U.S. NEWS
Largest Wildfire In California History Now Contained After Month Of Work
By
Sara Boboltz
The Thomas Fire that began on Dec. 4 left at least two dead, and helped sow the seed for mudslides this week that killed 18 more.
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GREEN
Alaska Indigenous Women to Senator Murkowski: End The Assault On Our Communities and Lands
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Women’s Earth and Climate Action Network
, Contributor
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The Alaska senator is sneakily collaborating with the Trump administration in eliminating protections and handing sacred land to corporations.
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GREEN
The Slow But Steady Progression Toward Environmental Sustainability
By
Steven Cohen
, Contributor
Executive Director, Columbia University's Earth Institute
As 2017 ends and 2018 begins, many of us reflect on the year that has past and think about the year to come. In the United
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GREEN
The Thomas Fire Is Now The Biggest In California's History
By
Antonia Blumberg
Firefighters continued battling the blaze over the holidays.
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GREEN
Thomas Fire Close To Becoming The Biggest Wildfire In California History
By
Lydia O'Connor
And in December, no less.
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U.S. NEWS
More Than 8,000 Firefighters Make California Wildfire Response Biggest In History
By
Mary Papenfuss
The monster Thomas fire might not be controlled until next month, officials warn.
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U.S. NEWS
Most Of The California Wildfires Are Under Control, But The Thomas Fire Is Still Raging
By
Nick Visser
The blaze has already cost nearly $89 million and claimed the life of one firefighter.
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IMPACT
As California Burns, Here's How To Make A Difference
By
Lisa Bennett
, Contributor
Co-author Ecoliterate.
Beyond the many moments of disbelief and anger I have felt watching essential climate protections be rolled back this year
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GREEN
Here's Why It's So Difficult To Control California's Wildfires
By
David Lohr
"A lot of people want to live in the country … without understanding the risk."
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GREEN
What It's Like To Get Caught In A Wildfire
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The Atlantic
, Contributor
Exploring the American idea since 1857
By Peter Ames Carlin I never thought we were going to die. Even when the canyon air filled with smoke, when the flames came
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GREEN
California's Thomas Fire Now Ranks Among Largest In State History
By
Lydia O'Connor
Of the state's largest fires on record, this is the only one to occur in December.
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GREEN
Judge Halts Razing Of Miami Forest Eyed For Walmart Center
By
Nina Golgowski
Environmentalists say the land's development would harm 20 endangered plants and animals.
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GREEN
First Fatality In Southern California Wildfires Confirmed
By
Sara Boboltz
A 70-year-old woman died in her car along an evacuation route.
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U.S. NEWS
California's Wildfires This Year Have Been Breaking Records
By
Antonia Blumberg
and
Sarah Ruiz-Grossman
The state has experienced some of the biggest and deadliest fires in its history this year.
Jonathan Alcorn / Reuters
GREEN
California Gets Federal Emergency Declaration From Trump As SoCal Fires Rage
By
Ryan Grenoble
California raised its fire threat level to "purple" on Friday, a never-before-used color.
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HOME
I Live In A High-Risk Fire Zone. And No, I'm Not Crazy.
By
Ann Brenoff
Preparation is the key. That, and when ordered to evacuate, I scram.
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GREEN
San Diego Blaze Sparks New Fears As Los Angeles Still Battles Spate Of Wildfires
By
Nina Golgowski
and
Nick Visser
Hurricane-force winds could make the already devastating wildfires even worse.
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