A mix of devastating wildfires, tropical storms, mudslides and heat waves foreshadows a future of intensified extremes as the world warms.
Tag: Lahaina (Hawaii)
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Biden Visiting Hawaii to Inspect Wildfire Damage
After remaining secluded since Friday, the president will break away from his vacation for a brief trip to Maui, where flames have demolished a town and killed more than 100 people.
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Maui Fires Present a Huge Test for Hawaii’s Governor
Gov. Josh Green of Hawaii sees lessons far beyond the islands in the disaster that has unfolded on Maui.
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Maui Knew Dangerous Wildfires Had Become Inevitable. It Still Wasn’t Ready.
As President Biden arrives to survey the damage with state and local officials, shock and grief are giving way to anger and questions about the government’s preparation.
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Lahaina Fire Prompts a Shift in Maui’s Long-Running Water Fights
After a fight over water on the day of the Lahaina fire, the governor says the state has “tipped too far” in trying to preserve water.