Hayley Smith

Hayley Smith is an environment reporter for the Los Angeles Times, where she covers the many ways climate change is reshaping life in California, including drought, floods, wildfires and deadly heat. She previously worked on the breaking news team. Originally from Miami, she holds a master's degree in journalism from USC. Latest From This Author

Biography:  https://www.latimes.com/people/hayley-smith

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Recent Articles

Global Temperatures Surpass 1.5 Degrees Celsius Threshold for 13th Consecutive Month: Implications and Responses

Global Temperatures Surpass 1.5 Degrees Celsius Threshold for 13th Consecutive Month: Implications and Responses

Broke On: Monday, 08 July 2024 Global temperatures surpassed the 1.5 degrees Celsius threshold for 13 consecutive months, raising concerns over extreme weather events and health issues. Despite warnings, some countries continue to contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. Action must be taken by individuals, governments, and organizations to mitigate climate change effects.
FEMA's Overlooked Disasters: Extreme Heat and Wildfire Smoke Threaten Millions, Call for Change

FEMA's Overlooked Disasters: Extreme Heat and Wildfire Smoke Threaten Millions, Call for Change

Broke On: Monday, 17 June 2024 Extreme heat and wildfire smoke, causing significant health risks and damages in the US, are not recognized as major disasters by FEMA due to procedural practices. With record-breaking deaths in Maricopa County, Arizona, organizations have petitioned FEMA to amend the Stafford Act and include these hazards in regulations for disaster relief funding.
Record-Breaking Atlantic Ocean Temperatures Predict Active 2024 Hurricane Season: Prepare Now for Potential Major Storms

Record-Breaking Atlantic Ocean Temperatures Predict Active 2024 Hurricane Season: Prepare Now for Potential Major Storms

Broke On: Saturday, 25 May 2024 An active 2023 Atlantic hurricane season is predicted with up to 25 named storms, including four to seven major hurricanes. Near-record ocean temperatures and La Niña contribute to this above-average forecast. New York City urges residents to prepare for potential landfall along the US coastline, following devastating storms like Sandy (2012) and Ida (2021). NOAA predicts 17-25 named storms for the 2024 season with an accuracy of 83%.