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Calif. wildfires illustrate consequences of climate change

California wildfires illustrate the consequences of climate change

09/07/2020

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Calif. wildfires illustrate consequences of climate change

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California wildfires illustrate the consequences of climate change

A record heat wave is scorching California, where about two dozen wildfires are currently burning. Nearly 15,000 firefighters are battling steep terrain and extremely dry conditions as they struggle to control the raging infernos. On Sunday, temperatures in Los Angeles County reached 121 degrees. Amna Nawaz reports and talks to Leah Stokes of the University of California, Santa Barbara.

09/07/2020

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