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Walt Butler lost his Altadena home to the Eaton fire, but the 84-year-old track legend chose to spend his Saturday giving away T-shirts to kids at Pasadena's Black History Festival. The event became a powerful gathering of healing and community for fire survivors rebuilding their lives.
After a devastating fire last month, a cat rescue shelter in Iowa is getting back on its feet thanks to volunteers who cleared debris and started repairs. The Traphouse of Appanoose County is one step closer to reopening its doors to cats in need.
One year after devastating wildfires destroyed 13,000 homes in Los Angeles, over 1,000 families are now rebuilding thanks to streamlined permit processes. Local officials report cleanup happened in record time, with 3,000 permits already approved and new efforts underway to speed recovery even more.
A Montana company just turned wildfire debris into a climate solution by burying 10 million pounds of dead trees underground and selling the carbon credits to fund forest restoration. The pioneering project proves that fire-ravaged landscapes can become both carbon vaults and renewed ecosystems.
Idaho is protecting 2,400 deer and 650 elk by closing popular hiking trails this winter, giving wildlife space to heal after a massive wildfire destroyed their habitat. The temporary closure shows how communities can balance outdoor recreation with conservation when it matters most.
A Montana company just turned wildfire destruction into climate hope by burying 10 million pounds of dead trees underground instead of letting them burn and release CO2. The project sold its first carbon credits and will use the money to replant forests destroyed by the 2021 Poverty Flats Fire.
Australian governments are nearly doubling recovery funding for communities devastated by this month's bushfires, with $160 million in new support for residents rebuilding their lives. Over 1,550 homes and structures have been damaged or destroyed, but help is flowing fast.
Students at Lahainaluna High School can now apply for $10,000 in scholarships as their community continues rebuilding after devastating wildfires. The Lahaina Restoration Foundation is awarding up to $2,000 each to help seniors and alumni pursue college dreams.
One year after losing his home in the Palisades wildfire, Lakers coach JJ Redick turned devastation into action, raising millions to rebuild his community. His LA Sports Strong charity just secured double its fundraising target to create a fire-resistant recreation center.
After losing entire blocks of trees overnight in the 2025 Palisades Fire, a California community is racing to restore its green canopy one neighborhood at a time. The Palisades Forestry Committee is mapping every street and rallying residents to bring back the shade that defined their town.
Six years after catastrophic wildfires scorched nearly half of Kangaroo Island, Australia's beloved nature paradise is thriving again with wildlife rebounding and tourism booming. Koalas, sea lions, and rare marsupials now flourish across rejuvenated landscapes that once seemed lost forever.
Scientists at UBC Okanagan have cracked the code on why some streams carry more water after wildfires, revealing crucial insights for communities managing water during droughts. The discovery helps explain a puzzling phenomenon that could reshape how we plan for fire-affected watersheds.
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When drought and wildfire devastated Eastern Cape farms, one man's Facebook post sparked a nationwide rescue mission. Within two weeks, more than 150 farmers received over R1 million worth of donated feed from strangers across South Africa.
A simple fence on an Australian island devastated by wildfires has doubled populations of endangered animals by keeping out feral cats. The success is now inspiring similar conservation projects worldwide.
After a bushfire destroyed homes south of Adelaide, residents are focusing on what matters most: their loved ones are safe. Their resilience in the face of total loss shows the power of perspective during tragedy.