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California cyclone deluge & atmospheric river
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Battered central coast of California prepares for another deluge

Hundreds of homes in the Santa Cruz region were damaged by flooding and wind. Weary residents are steeling themselves for even worse conditions this week.
Plastic pipes a water contamination risk after fire, data shows
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Plastic pipes a water contamination risk after fire, data shows

New hazards to health and infrastructure have emerged in the ashes of wildfires. Among them is the contamination of drinking water.
Wildfires rage across California amid extreme heat, dryness

Wildfires rage across California amid extreme heat, dryness

High temperatures, plenty of fuel and thousands of lightning strikes are a dangerous combination.
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Suing big oil over climate change, Santa Cruz eyes wildfire, storm costs
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Suing big oil over climate change, Santa Cruz eyes wildfire, storm costs

The city and county of Santa Cruz has joined a growing number of communities suing oil companies over climate change, alleging a Big Tobacco-like plot in which the fossil fuel industry long concealed the dangers of its products from consumers.

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