The recent wildfires in Los Angeles have proven to be historically destructive, with significant loss of human and animal life. While many people have fled their homes, a distressing number of pets have been left behind. Fortunately, various organizations like Best Friends Animal Society have stepped up to rescue these animals. The article stresses the importance of infrastructure in safeguarding both humans and wildlife, urging cities to re-evaluate their resilience strategies to better accommodate animals during emergencies. A collaborative policy report proposes practical solutions to address these challenges while considering the environment.
The recent Los Angeles wildfires are the most destructive in the region's history. More than two dozen people have died, and tens of thousands have fled their homes.
Wild animals die or flee their habitats during natural disasters as well, often with nowhere to go.
We should ask: As we work to make our infrastructure more resilient and sustainable in the face of climate change, how can we make it safer for animals too?
This project culminated in a detailed policy report led by legal scholar Alisa White, which describes a number of low-cost, co-beneficial solutions that cities should consider.
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