Nation Nov 16 The role of climate change in an unusual outbreak of wildfires in the Northeast By William Brangham, Andrew Corkery, Satvi Sunkara
Nation Nov 09 Watch 4:08 News Wrap: Democrats hold onto U.S. Senate seat in Nevada as vote counting continues In our news wrap Saturday, Democrats held onto one more Senate seat while control of the House remains unknown, Qatar is suspending its efforts to mediate between Israel and Hamas, 26 people died in a train platform bombing in Pakistan,…
Nation Aug 25 Watch 7:10 Wildland firefighters feel increasing strain amid funding and staffing shortages As climate change causes wildfires to become more frequent and devastating, wildland firefighters are often the last line of defense protecting homes and communities. But these crucial public servants are stretched thin and underpaid, and a temporary pay raise for… By Stephanie Sy, Kaisha Young, Veronica Vela
Health Jun 08 Watch 5:22 Wildfire smoke is hazardous even hundreds of miles away. Here’s how to protect your health Smoke from wildfires hundreds of miles away is still a health threat, contributing to nearly 16,000 deaths a year, according to a recent National Bureau of Economic Research analysis. Laura Kate Bender, who leads the Healthy Air campaign for the… By John Yang, Kaisha Young
Nation Oct 06 Watch 9:19 Return of tourism in West Maui sparks debate over grieving community and fragile economy This weekend, tourists will be allowed back into areas of Maui not far from the site of the deadliest U.S. wildfires in more than a century. The reopening plan has sparked an uproar among some members of a community that’s… By William Brangham, Sam Lane, Maea Lenei Buhre