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Can California tourism survive climate change?
The most popular state for tourism in the U.S. endured record wildfires, drought and flooding just this year. “The rate of change has been so dramatic,” says one local scientist. “If I was the California tourism industry, I’d be really worried.”
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California wine country rebuilds as climate change and wildfire threats persist
The drought in Northern California is severe, and the risk of fires remains high. But winemakers are trying to adapt to climate change.
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How climate change hit wine country
Sunscreen on grapes. Toilet water that is treated and used for irrigation. Napa Valley winemakers are taking extreme steps in the face of climate change.
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California looks at curbing construction in wildfire-prone areas
The state’s insurance regulator endorsed proposals that could reshape the real estate market, the latest sign of climate shocks hitting the economy.
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Two enormous California fires rage unchecked in state's northern counties
Tens of thousands of residents must evacuate their homes, and more than 100 wineries in Napa Valley are at risk of burning.
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How PG&E is racing to improve safety as fire season approaches
The utility, which recently emerged from bankruptcy, is upgrading power lines, trimming trees and making other changes to prevent another big fire.
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Our wine critic reviews climate change's impact on an industry
Eric Asimov says we have to rethink every element of wine, from where we farm it to how we buy it.
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