Blazing Injustice: The Human Cost of Climate Change in the Pacific Northwest The unfolding disaster in Spokane, Washington, is a stark reminder that climate change is not just a distant threat, but an immediate reality for communities on the frontlines.
Wildfires have ravaged neighborhoods, forcing thousands to flee with little more than their lives. The destruction in Spokane is staggering: 600 homes, businesses, and structures reduced to ashes.
But what's equally striking is the eerie familiarity of these scenes. We've seen it before, from California to Australia, as drought stricken lands ignite under relentless heatwaves.