New York Times climate reporter, Christopher Flavelle (pictured) discusses Los Angeles' strengths and weaknesses and how the city responded to the present fire crisis.

"California’s insurance crisis is a warning for America";

"‘It’s ironic’: how climate crisis is driving Trump push on Greenland and Panama";

"Republicans see the LA wildfires as an opportunity to punish California";

"Death toll from Palisades and Eaton fires climbs to 24. What we know about those killed";

"‘The Love in the Air Is Thicker Than the Smoke’";

"Why firefighters say the Los Angeles blazes have been unstoppable";

"Much of Australia enjoys the same Mediterranean climate as LA. When it comes to bushfires, that doesn’t bode well";

"In pictures: The deadly path of a small bush fire that came to devastate the LA elite";

"California’s Insurance System Faces Crucial Test as Losses Mount";

"Supreme Court Clears a Path for Climate Lawsuits to Proceed".