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California plan to ban most plants within 5 feet of homes for wildfire safety overlooks some important truths about flammability
Hedges and trees may actually reduce home exposure to radiant heat and flying embers, but they must be well maintained. Two ...
After half a century, California legislators on the verge of overhauling a landmark environmental law
Two bills endorsed by Gov. Gavin Newsom would be the most transformative changes to the California Environmental Quality Act ...
California’s proposed ban on plants near homes could be dangerously bad advice
A strict 'Zone 0' rule against landscaping is risky. Well-maintained and watered vegetation could prevent the spread of fires ...