Los Angeles Faces $1 Billion Wildfire Cleanup Crisis
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that Los Angeles is facing a $1 billion cleanup bill from wildfires, but lacks the funds to cover it. The city may have to raise taxes, issue bonds, or run a deficit, while also struggling with toxic waste disposal—a crisis that is far from over.
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