California is home to occasional earthquakes, various landslides, longstanding droughts, and most of all, sweeping and devastating wildfires. This past January, the Palisades and Altadena fires, alongside many other smaller flare ups, brought complete destruction and turmoil to L.A. county. Up to 150,000 residents have been displaced, and those who aren’t fortunate enough to have […]
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After The Fire: Rethinking Tourism Impacts On Hawaii
In the aftermath of a deadly wildfire resulting in over 100 lives lost, Lahaina–a historical whaling town in Maui that was once the centerpiece of the Hawaiian monarchy–begins the difficult task of rebuilding. While the island grieves what was lost and begins to pick up the pieces, native Hawaiians are urging local governments and individuals […]
California is burning wrong — listen to native tribes and burn it right
“You have to understand fire. You have to respect fire. You can’t be afraid of it.” – Ron W. Goode, Tribal Chairman, North Fork Mono Tribe Fires have long been a fixture of California, but over time they have become increasingly intense and disruptful, with “megafires” becoming more and more frequent. While fires are key […]