What in the World Wildfires are burning across Los Angeles
Jan 10, 2025
Esme Stallard, a BBC Climate and Science journalist, sheds light on the devastating wildfires ravaging Los Angeles, which have claimed lives and destroyed homes. She discusses how recent extreme weather conditions and climate change are fueling these fires. Personal accounts from residents reveal their harrowing experiences of evacuation and loss. The conversation also touches on the concept of hydroclimate whiplash, examining how fluctuating weather patterns are increasing wildfire risks, igniting a pressing discussion on strategies for prevention and recovery.
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