The Global Fire Crisis: Why the World Is Unprepared for Climate Disasters
Douglas McIntyre, editor-in-chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that the global response to climate disasters is severely lacking. A UK official admitted they lack the resources to fight large wildfires, a problem echoed worldwide. Weak regulations on homebuilding and inadequate emergency response plans leave communities vulnerable to fires, hurricanes, and other climate crises. The challenge ahead is securing enough funding to improve disaster preparedness.
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