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Evacuations in the face of a wildfire, hurricane or other disaster are stressful and can take more time than you might expect. Here's why practice helps and what to think about.

Evacuations in the face of a wildfire, hurricane or other disaster are stressful and can take more time than you might expect. Here's why practice helps and what to think about.

On extremely hot days and in the aftermath of storms, people tend to hole up inside. Losing festivals, traditions and gathering places can worsen that loneliness.

We highlight ways to celebrate Wounaan wisdom, joy, beauty and resistance while discussing centuries of taking from Indigenous communities.

Cooking gas and diesel fuel are among the oil products whose supply levels have been affected already. Here's why to expect long-term shortages.

Extreme fire conditions converged in suburban neighborhoods built into the forests, shrubland and grasslands and quickly spread.

Climate change, biodiversity loss and water conservation are often framed as problems in need of national policies. However, there is an often more important level of governance: the neighborhood.

For decades, regular citizens and advocacy groups have filed suits that forced companies and the federal government to clean up the environment. Trump officials have moved to limit that power.

Idling vehicles are easy targets for enforcement - they're often left running for no good reason.

Wildfire smoke can even affect the weather downwind.