$150 Billion and Growing: The Unprecedented Damage and Health Risks from LA Fires
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis, discusses the unprecedented $150 billion cost of the LA fires, as estimated by AccuWeather. This includes future business losses and property damage, particularly in high-value areas like Beverly Hills. The fires remain zero percent contained, with high winds spreading destruction and hazardous smoke hundreds of miles away. Smoke exposure may lead to severe health issues such as lung disease and dementia.
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