March 29, 2024

California scientist says he ‘left out the full truth’ to get climate change wildfire study published

A California scientist admitted that he “left out the full truth” about climate change, blaming it primarily on human causes, to get his study published in a prestigious science journal.  Patrick T. Brown, a lecturer at Johns Hopkins University and doctor of earth and climate sciences, admitted in an online article in The Free Press, […]

Massive wildfire destroys Big Basin State Park’s historic buildings

As devastating wildfires tear through the Santa Cruz Mountains, officials reported Thursday afternoon that historic structures at Big Basin Redwoods State Park had burned to the ground.On Wednesday evening, California State Parks released a statement noting that the 18,000-acre park “sustained extensive damage” but did not elaborate further.The park itself is closed indefinitely while the CZU August Lightning Complex — a group of fires ignited…

Wildfire in California triggers new evacuations, firefighters work to contain blazes in other parts of state

Evacuations were ordered in one California community after a wildfire broke out Tuesday, as firefighters continue to battle blazes elsewhere in the state.CAL Fire said the Branch Fire has burned at least 3,022 acres in San Luis Obispo County and is only 50 percent contained as of Wednesday morning.The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office…

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