Argentine governor blames Chubut fires on Indigenous community
Several fires have broken out in Argentine Patagonia, destroying more than 5,000 hectares. The national executive has no answers, and the Chubut government accuses the Mapuche population
The migrant workers at the forefront of Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts
Immigrant day laborers, organized with the National Day Laborer Organizing Network, are on the front lines of the humanitarian efforts amid the devastating fires and are responding to anti-migrant rhetoric with “love”
Los Angeles fires ravage communities, expose systemic issues
From the exploitation of prison labor to the failures of insurance companies, the Los Angeles wildfires underscore the toll of capitalism on vulnerable communities
Los Angeles wildfires force evacuations of tens of thousands
Over 1,000 structures have been destroyed by the fire, including the Palisades Branch Library
South America on fire
More than 300,000 fires have been reported so far in 2024 across South America. The blazes have displaced hundreds and killed several. The causes of this tragedy must be sought in deep geopolitical injustices.
Several weeks after devastating wildfires, Native Hawaiian farmers resist attempt to shift blame
The ultra-right and the government are behind a narrative that implies that Indigenous sovereignty and water rights are to blame for the delay in dousing the Maui wildfires. Indigenous Hawaiians are resisting this campaign and have put forward a charter of demands
Maui wildfire devastation exposes the legacy of colonialism
The worst natural disaster in Hawaiian history is still blazing, where Indigenous residents are being pushed out of their homes
Deadly fires a new normal in the Greek calendar
The latest round of wildfires has exposed the Greek government’s lack of preparedness in dealing with disasters. Extreme climate events have been occurring frequently in many parts of Europe due to climate change
The eco collapse we were warned about has begun
2023 has already seen a number of climatic anomalies that set new historical records in the tragic progression of climate change at the global level. These have led to droughts, fires, and water scarcity
When New York’s skies turned orange
Environmental activist Tina Landis talks about the recent decline in air quality index in New York due to the fire in Quebec. She explains how colonial history and commodification led to a rise of fires, and the impact of the fuel fossil industry
NYC skyrockets to world’s most polluted city as wildfires blaze in Canada
Masks and stay-at-home advisories are back in New York City, now the most polluted city in the world by far as a result of wildfire smoke from Canada
Extreme heat waves and wildfires point to worsening climate crisis
While the local or proximate causes of these extreme events may vary, their increased intensity and unpredictability is a product of climate change
- Brazil approves end to 6×1 work schedule and reduction of the work week to 40 hours
- Israel kills 31 people in Lebanon on the eve of Eid al-Adha
- Israel carries out sixth consecutive Eid massacre in Gaza
- Far-right Janez Janša to return for fourth government term in Slovenia
- With peace deal nearly final, US launches fresh attacks on Iran
