Catastrophic wildfires are common in California, and mental health specialists have become a key part of local governments’ response to extreme weather events, which scientists say are becoming more intense and frequent due to climate change.

In the wake of the raging California wildfires, environmental groups are shifting the climate conversation away from mitigation, toward adaptation and resilience.

Extreme weather events — deadly heat waves, floods, fires and hurricanes — are the consequences of a warming planet, scientists say.

Chris Wright’s arguments are set to draw scrutiny from Senate Democrats during his confirmation hearing for the Energy Department post.

Senators quizzed Trump's Interior secretary nominee, proposed EPA administrator and Treasury secretary nominee.

The wildfires currently impacting Southern California have renewed the focus on the far-reaching impacts of climate change and the critical importance of emergency preparedness. The destruction caused by these fires has left lasting effects on both affected communities and local ecosystems.

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