wildfire
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After Tony Dunn lost his home in a California wildfire, he moved to mountainous North Carolina to avoid more climate disasters.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
"This analysis shows that climate change is having a clear, exacerbating effect on wildfire danger in the UK," Theodore Keeping, research associate in the analysis of extreme weather and wildfires at Imperial College London said.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
It seeks millions of dollars of fines and possible suspension of the carrier’s license to sell insurance in California, alleging State Farm mishandled January 2025 wildfire claims.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
Spring has always been the season of greatest wildfire risk, when dry vegetation such as grass and heather can easily burn.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
“The fire also impacted wildlife. During a wildfire, deer can be chased out into traffic, mothers will flee their nests, leaving behind their babies.”
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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Earth Science - Middle School
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Earth Science - Introductory
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