L.A. Officials Test Residents for Lead After Fires

People in and around the burn zone may have been exposed to the toxic chemical through ash from the wildfires..

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Weed Manager of the Year: One Man’s Quest to Save the Sonoran Desert

As official research positions are lost to budget cuts, the work of citizen scientists to preserve federal forests is becoming more valuable.

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Israel Scrambles to Extinguish Wildfires on Outskirts of Jerusalem

Authorities reopened the main highway between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem after gaining partial control of the blaze, but warned that a change in the wind could fan the flames.

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Wildfires in Israel Force Towns Near Jerusalem to Evacuate

The fires interrupted memorial day ceremonies, and Israel’s top firefighter called the blazes “one of the toughest events” he has faced.

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Man Charged With Arson in Vast New Jersey Wildfire

A 19-year-old was accused of setting wooden pallets on fire and leaving before the fire was extinguished, sparking what could become the largest blaze in the state in nearly 20 years.

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Almost Half of Americans Breathe Unhealthy Air, Report Finds

Weakening or rolling back longstanding environmental regulations would worsen the problem, the American Lung Association assessment says.

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When Natural Disasters Hit, People With Disabilities Feel Them ‘First and Worst’

Having a plan in case you need to evacuate or lose power is essential. Here’s how to make one.

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N.I.H. Cuts Likely to Curtail Study of Climate Change’s Health Effects

The N.I.H. has indicated that it will stop funding research on the topic. Scientists said that would make it harder to protect people.

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After L.A. Fires, Edison Wants to Bury Power Lines in Altadena and Malibu

Southern California Edison is echoing calls from homeowners to move spark-prone electrical equipment underground. Company officials estimated the cost at more than $650 million.

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After a Rocky 90-Day Tenure, L.A.’s Recovery Czar Is Stepping Down

Steve Soboroff was picked by Mayor Karen Bass to lead the city’s rebuilding effort. But dust-ups over his compensation, the scope of his authority and more got in the way.

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