wildfires

Smoke from West Coast fires is impacting the East Coast.

Recent wildfires and heat waves have made this clear, Rep. Katie Porter writes.

This isn’t biased language. It’s a description of reality.

“We consider fire family.”

“It’s so difficult to breathe that it feels like there’s a weight on my chest.”

The pandemic exposed a harsh truth: some people are viewed as disposable and less worthy of care.

Evacuation orders have been issued.

“I actually don’t know of any vegetation type that is not on fire in California.”

The term is suddenly everywhere.

"Australia is experiencing a climate emergency. It is literally burning."

The president believes that if the climate is changing, "it’ll change back again."

"It’s all gone.”

"I encourage you all to do one act of kindness, even if it's for yourself."

And animals, too.

"We’re in for a really rough ride."

Officials say arson may be to blame.

"We are going to get moving on a solution."

The president has only made one brief comment.

These non-profits are already helping the victims.