Why The State of California Should Prioritize the Rebuilding of Altadena

01/12/25

“Why should the State of California prioritize the rebuilding of Altadena?”

The wildfires sweeping Los Angeles have decimated humungous swaths of the metropolitan area. Altadena, a town in the San Gabriel Valley region, is one of the most affected places. Altadena is a diverse, dynamic community that’s long served as a cornerstone of the region’s Black American population. Altadena was one of the few places in Los Angeles County where Black Americans could receive a home mortgage during the redlining era, allowing it to hold a multigenerational Black American community. On January 7th, 2025 around 6:30 pm Pacific time, the Eaton fire started in Altadena, and spread over the city. Over 7,000 structures have been destroyed and the entirety of the town was evacuated. Given Altadena’s significance as a home for these communities fleeing racist state abuse, California should be obligated to rebuild Altadena. This is Why The State of California Should Prioritize the Rebuilding of Altadena.

If you need help or would like to provide help Black Altadena/Pasadena families hurt because of the LA fires, please check out the Displaced Black Families Altadena & Pasadena Mutual Aid Directory for resources

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Why Governments Should Subsidize Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke

06/10/23

“Why should governments subsidize air purifiers for wildfire smoke?”

Wildfires are becoming more common all over the world because of climate change. And it doesn’t matter if you live in the forests of Greece or in the urban jungle of New York,  Wildfire smoke is becoming a more omnipresent threat. This is causing air purifiers to become a bigger necessity. However, lower-income people are going to have a more difficult time purchasing these. Governments can relieve this burden by subsidizing the cost of air purifiers. This is Why Governments Should Subsidize Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke.

Municipal Taxes For Wildfire Buffer Zones

03/04/23

“What are municipal taxes for wildfire buffer zones?”

Wildfire buffer zones can be effective at building wildfire resilience. However, these projects will also need funding. This can come in the form of Municipal Taxes For Wildfire Buffer Zones paid for by residents.

Wildfire Buffer Zones

02/27/23

“How can we create plant-based defensible zones for wildfires?”

Wildfires spread quickly over dead plant materials. However, by creating zones of around human spaces of fire-resistant plants, we can create defenses to prevent such spread. These Wildfire Buffer Zones are an optimal way to increase resilience to wildfires and enhance community security.