How We Rebuild - Part 1

KQED’s housing and climate reporters team up for a special series on what it takes to recover from catastrophic wildfires, as the focus in Los Angeles shifts from the immediate emergency to rebuilding. In this second episode, past fire survivors reveal how they rebuilt with resil ...  Afficher plus

Gas or electric? It’s a question more homeowners are asking as they build, rebuild or refurbish their homes. Going electric is one of the best ways for homeowners to reduce the kinds of emissions that increase global warming. But it comes with challenges. Climate reporter Laura K ...  Afficher plus

Thousands of homes burned to the ground in the recent wildfires in Los Angeles which will likely become the most expensive natural disaster in US history.Many victims did not have insurance, because they couldn’t afford California’s increasingly expensive policies or because they ...  Afficher plus

The fires in Los Angeles are almost out. Residents are starting to trickle back into their burned-out neighborhoods. When they get to their houses, they face a series of almost impossible questions: Do we want to live here amongst all this destruction? And if we do, how do we eve ...  Afficher plus

People are still struggling to find a place to live years after devastating wildfires ripped through Butte County.  In the remote town of Berry Creek, many are living in RVs on the lots where houses once stood. But they face deadlines to rebuild their homes or move. Reporter: Jam ...  Afficher plus

In January, communities in Los Angeles were devastated by wildfires, permanently displacing thousands and destroying property and lives. Prior to the fires, thousands of L.A. residents in fire-prone areas were dropped from their insurance, leaving them with no protection or safet ...  Afficher plus