Tag:Los Angeles wildfire

Disaster Risk Management

Deaths toll in California wildfires rises to 29

The death toll from the devastating fires in the Los Angeles area has risen to 29. One person died in hospital over the weekend as...

Michael Simire - January 28, 2025

Disaster Risk Management

California wildfires: Los Angeles residents gather aid without government help

Residents of Los Angeles have said that they are not waiting for the government to provide aid amid wildfires sweeping across California. They said they...

Michael Simire - January 16, 2025

Climate Change

Kofi Adu Domfeh: Prayers for rain in LA and the call for climate action

People are praying for rain in Los Angeles, USA, due to the California’ dry climate and the need for precipitation to sustain the environment,...

Michael Simire - January 14, 2025

Pollution

Smoke-filled Los Angeles distributes free protective masks

Due to increased amounts of ash and fine dust in the air, city authorities in fire-ravaged Los Angeles are providing free protective masks to...

Michael Simire - January 14, 2025

Disaster Risk Management

Los Angeles wildfire death toll hits 24

No fewer than 24 people have died as major wildfires continue to ravage the Los Angeles area in the U.S. state of California, the...

Michael Simire - January 13, 2025

Latest news

Land DegradationApril 29, 2026

Nigeria loses 24m tonnes of topsoil annually, says govt

The Federal Government says Nigeria loses about 24 million tonnes of topsoil annually due to erosion and land degradation,...

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Human SettlementApril 29, 2026

Senate approves $516.3m loan for Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway project

The Senate has approved $516,333,700 syndicated financing facility for the construction of Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway. This followed the consideration and adoption...

Science & TechApril 29, 2026

Australian scientists use sunlight to convert plastic waste into clean fuels

Australian scientists are developing solar-powered technologies to convert plastic waste into clean fuels, offering potential solution to both pollution...