The article discusses the increasing violence and challenges faced by wildland firefighters in California due to climate change. It highlights ongoing wildfires and their link to escalating climate crises, emphasizing that 18 of California's 20 largest wildfires have occurred since 2000. The author critiques the fossil fuel industry's influence, particularly regarding political support that hampers decisive climate action. The piece calls for accountability and informs the public about the realities firefighters confront amidst these unprecedented climate-induced disasters.
As a firefighter, I first encountered this climate violence in 2020, when a record heatwave caused the Dolan fire in Big Sur to double in size overnight.
The fossil fuel industry, once again wielding its power now that President Trump has retaken office, pushed us into this new age of combustion.
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