Los Angeles firefighters up against perfect storm: Climate change and dry, gusty weather conditions

The L.A. fires have overall caused at least $28 billion in insured damage. All the while, California Republicans are expressing disbelief over suggestions by President Donald Trump & House Speaker Mike Johnson that federal disaster aid for victims of wildfires must come with strings attached. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24's Erin Ogunkeye welcomes Dr. Chloe Brimicombe, Climate Scientist & Postdoctoral Researcher at the Wegener Centre, University of Graz Austria.

Los Angeles firefighters up against perfect storm: Climate change and dry, gusty weather conditions
The L.A. fires have overall caused at least $28 billion in insured damage. All the while, California Republicans are expressing disbelief over suggestions by President Donald Trump & House Speaker Mike Johnson that federal disaster aid for victims of wildfires must come with strings attached. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24's Erin Ogunkeye welcomes Dr. Chloe Brimicombe, Climate Scientist & Postdoctoral Researcher at the Wegener Centre, University of Graz Austria.