The Trump administration is undertaking the biggest overhaul of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in a generation. President Trump has been a vocal critic of the disaster response agency and, shortly after taking office, he appointed a 12-per... See more
A MARTÍNEZ, HOST: 2025 was one of the hottest years on record according to both federal and international scientists. That means the planet is on the brink of a crucial climate change threshold. Here's NPR's Lauren Sommer. LAUREN SOMMER, BYLINE: Officiall... See more
After the heavy toll of the Los Angeles fires, California regulators are moving ahead with rules to limit or clear vegetation within five feet of homes, a zone where flammable materials pose a risk to houses. Apu Gomes/Getty Images North America hide capt... See more
A typical single-family house is encircled by green, its shrubs and plants sitting just under windows and hugging exterior walls. It's an image that California is trying to get homeowners to rethink as the state's risk of extreme wildfires grows. One year... See more
In the rolling hills of Lake County, Calif., residents in Kelseyville are getting home makeovers. The improvements aren't eye-catching: new gutters on the roof, gravel around the exterior walls and wire mesh covering attic openings. Still, those mundane i... See more
