How Well-Intentioned Policies Fueled L.A.'s Fires
Briefly

The real story of the wildfires isn't about malice or incompetence. It's about well-intentioned policies with unintended consequences... the politicization of risk has been a catastrophe.
Artificially low premiums encouraged more Californians to live in the state's most dangerous areas. And they reduced the incentive for homeowners to protect their houses, such as by installing fire-resistant roofs and siding materials.
Read at The Atlantic
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