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LA is a COVID capital and now the most dangerous county to live in the US, says FEMA
Los Angeles, home to 10 million people, is the riskiest county for natural disasters in America, according to FEMA. Scientists have warned that “the big one” is coming.
By Madeleine Brand • • 8m ListenLos Angeles, home to 10 million people, is the riskiest county for natural disasters in America, according to FEMA. Scientists have warned that “the big one” is coming. There are threats from climate change — with wildfires, extreme heat, air pollution, and drought as major issues here.
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5 of 5COVID contagion at LA workplaces- 0:00'Voters have spoken. Donald Trump lost.' Rep. Adam Schiff on Republicans’ effort to overturn election
- 12:27‘Outbreak didn't even bring these businesses into full compliance.’ How COVID spreads at LA workplaces
- 20:51In-person film, TV and commercial productions are paused in Southern California due to COVID risks
- 27:22Pine Lake: Women-run town in Georgia is struggling to remain true to its progressive values
- 42:04LA is a COVID capital and now the most dangerous county to live in the US, says FEMAYou’re reading this