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A new subdivision near Sacramento is being built to survive wildfires, not just meet building codes. Every home features fire-resistant design that could save lives and protect entire communities from California's growing wildfire threat.
After devastating wildfires left thousands of California forest owners unsure where to start, UC researchers just launched a free online course guiding them through recovery. The program has already helped nearly 300 people restore their land since 2022.
Every device traded in to AT&T this April will plant a tree in California's wildfire-scarred forests, with 150,000 trees already committed through this simple program. It's proof that everyday tech upgrades can help heal the planet.
A massive wildfire burned one-third of Santa Rosa Island, but the rare Torrey pines that firefighters rushed to protect made it through largely unscathed. Initial surveys show the endangered forest stand survived, offering hope for one of nature's rarest treasures.
After losing his home to Los Angeles wildfires, Rene Amy transformed the devastation into beauty by planting California poppies throughout fire-scarred Altadena. His charred plot now blooms with delicate orange flowers, offering neighbors a living symbol of renewal.
AT&T and the Arbor Day Foundation are turning device trade-ins into wildfire recovery, planting one tree for every phone or tablet recycled this April. The campaign aims to restore California's fire-damaged landscapes with 75,000 new trees.
Every phone traded in to AT&T this April helps plant a tree in California's wildfire recovery zones. The program has now supported 150,000 trees across two years.
After devastating 2025 wildfires, California builders are creating entire neighborhoods designed to withstand flames. The secret? Getting every home on the same fireproof page.
Students who lost their schools to California's 2025 wildfires are growing 5,000 native trees to heal their scorched communities. Inspired by the late Jane Goodall, kids as young as second grade are turning grief into green hope.
A California town is turning wildfire devastation into hope, one planted tree at a time. This weekend, volunteers will camp under the stars and help rebuild mountain trails destroyed by the massive Dixie Fire.
Nine years after the Valley Fire destroyed their park and homes, Middletown residents transformed burned landscapes into an eco-sculpture trail that helps a community heal. Artists now create nature-inspired installations from fire-scarred materials, turning tragedy into beauty.
A dedicated crew planted 71,000 seedlings in just over a week on California's Mendocino National Forest, bringing new life to land scarred by the devastating 2018 Ranch Fire. The ambitious reforestation effort marks major progress in healing landscapes and protecting communities from future wildfires.
A pair of California condors are incubating the region's first wild egg in over a century, marking a major milestone for a species that once dwindled to just 22 birds. The hopeful parents, equipped with GPS trackers and given names meaning "She carries our prayers" and "At last I fly," are sharing parenting duties in Humboldt County.
After wildfire survivors faced chaos and conflicting advice about toxic contamination in their homes, California lawmakers are stepping in with science-based standards. A new bill would end the confusion and put health experts in charge instead of insurance companies.
Five years after the devastating Caldor Fire, crews have planted a quarter million seedlings across California's Eldorado National Forest this year alone. The massive restoration effort is bringing new life to burn scars while creating forests more resilient to future wildfires.
More than a year after devastating California wildfires destroyed over 16,200 buildings, fewer than 600 have started rebuilding due to permit delays. A new federal program now lets survivors bypass the backlog and access disaster loans immediately.
Five years after the devastating Caldor Fire scorched California's Eldorado National Forest, a massive reforestation effort is bringing the landscape back to life. Teams have planted a quarter million seedlings this year alone, including 50,000 at a beloved ski resort.
California lawmakers are advancing a groundbreaking bill that would make fossil fuel companies help cover rising home insurance costs caused by climate disasters. The money would support Californians rebuilding after wildfires and fund programs to protect homes from future extreme weather.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass sat down with President Trump at the White House to secure critical funding for families rebuilding after devastating wildfires. The meeting marked a turning point after months of tension between California leaders and the administration.
California and the United Kingdom just deepened their climate partnership with real money behind it. British clean-tech company Octopus Energy is committing nearly $1 billion to California's clean economy.
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