People are blaming L.A. officials for the wildfires. They're missing the point

"If there's finally a major storm later this winter, all of these very steep, recently burned slopes immediately in populated areas could pose big problems," says Daniel Swain.

"The atmosphere is sucking more water out of plants and soil, making it even drier than it would be with drought alone."

Since the middle of the 20th century, hydroclimate whiplash has grown globally by between 31% and 66% due to the impacts of climate change.

Critics arguing about water supplies are overlooking the real issue: the severe impacts of climate change and its role in wildfire conditions.

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