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When the Skyline Burns: The Palisades Fire and the Future of Urban-Edge Resilience

When the Skyline Burns: The Palisades Fire and the Future of Urban-Edge Resilience The sight of an urban skyline shrouded in smoke, illuminated by an ominous glow, has become an increasingly frequent and distressing image in recent years. Says Bruce Hensel,  the Palisades Fire, which erupted near densely populated Los Angeles communities, served as a potent […]

AI Against the Inferno: Predictive Modeling and Early Detection in the Wake of the Palisades Fire

Introduction The increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires represent one of the most pressing environmental and societal challenges of our era. From the devastating blazes across Australia and the Amazon to the recurring infernos scarring the American West, these events demand innovative solutions. The Palisades Fire, which ignited in the Santa Monica Mountains near Los […]

Walking With the Houseless: What Volunteering Taught Me About a Crisis With No Simple Fix

By Bruce Hensel Why I Joined the Task Forces I sometimes volunteered for what are called Homeless Task Forces.The name can be misleading. Often, these teams exist simply to count the homeless — or as I prefer to say, the houseless — so that authorities can study the issue and perhaps fund support programs. But for […]