Confronting Climate Catastrophes: Infrastructure Failures and Wildfires

This chapter examines the critical failures in infrastructure exacerbated by climate change, drawing parallels to past disasters like Hurricane Katrina. It highlights the severe wildfires in Los Angeles, emphasizing the challenges faced by firefighters and the inadequacies of current water and power systems. The conversation urges a reassessment of urban development policies and disaster preparedness in response to escalating environmental crises.