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Donations Are Pouring Into Australia. Now What?
As people around the world respond to the fire crisis, organizations find themselves trying to efficiently distribute tens of millions of dollars.
Watching the Beach Town of My Childhood Burn
The beach town of Mallacoota is mythologized in my family as the place we returned to every summer. I visited again after it was ravaged by fire, to find devastation, resilience and a warning about climate change.
How Hard Is It to Quit Coal? For Germany, 18 Years and $44 Billion
The 18-year time frame shows how costly and politically complicated it is to leave the world’s dirtiest fossil fuel in the ground.
Australia’s Leader Calls for Inquiry Into Government Response to Fires
In an interview with the local media, Prime Minister Scott Morrison expressed regret but reiterated that economic concerns would still play a key role in climate policies.
What to Read on Australia’s Bushfire Crisis
Our reporters have been on the ground documenting the disaster as it unfolded, whether interviewing evacuees or following firefighters.
How We Picked the 2020 ‘Places to Go’ List
There are so many places in the world, and only 52 spots. How do we choose? (Do you know all the synonyms for “argue”?)
2019 Was Second Hottest Year on Record
2019 was a very hot year, with global average temperatures the second highest on record,by less than one-tenth of a degree Fahrenheit behind 2016.
As Fires Rage, Australia Sees Its Leader as Missing in Action
The country is venting frustration with Prime Minister Scott Morrison over what many view as a nonchalant response to the disastrous blazes and his unwavering dismissal of climate change.
Why the Fires in Australia Are So Bad
Bush fire season is nothing new to Australians, but this summer has been calamitous — and it’s far from over.