Nature is a powerful ally against fires and floods: So how can it be saved?

Nature is a powerful ally against fires and floods: So how can it be saved?

More than a year after the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, the economic aftershocks of the disaster still permeate the lives of the people who survived it. Fewer than a dozen homes in some of the city's hardest-hit neighborhoods have been fully rebuilt. Families remain scattered across temporary rentals, and many are still grappling with letters from their insurers announcing higher premiums, reduced coverage or no renewal at all.

Commentary: Nature is a powerful ally against fires and floods. So how will we save it?

David Kuhn More than a year after the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, the economic aftershocks of the disaster still permeate the lives of the people who survived it. Fewer than a dozen homes in some of the city’s hardest-hit neighborhoods have been fully rebuilt. Families remain scattered across temporary rentals, and many are still grappling […]

Why nature is a good defense against natural disasters - The Iola Register

When ecosystems such as floodplains and forests are healthy and intact, they reduce physical damage from extreme events and the financial losses that follow. But when they erode or outright vanish, hazards become more destructive and costly. More than a year after the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, the economic aftershocks of the disaster still permeate the lives of the people who survived it.  Fewer than a dozen homes in some of the city’s hardest…