Articles by Eric Holthaus
Eric Holthaus is a meteorologist and columnist for Grist, covering climate science, policy, and solutions. He has previously written for the Wall Street Journal, Slate, and a variety of other publications.
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The Camp Fire’s flames were deadly. Its smoke could be even more dangerous.
Smoke from the Camp Fire has made the air in northern California worse than parts of China and India.
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The bizarre and frightening conditions that sparked the Camp Fire
The land was so dry, it was sucking water out of the air.
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On-the-ground snapshots from California’s Camp Fire show devastation and bravery
Journalists on Twitter shared sentiments of heartbreak and hope, tales of families torn apart, and the occasionally happy news of courageous rescuers.
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How to process climate grief over the California wildfires
Feeling like this is expected, at least some of the time.
