Times, The New York. “Blazes Scorch Habitats for Endangered Species.” Dailypress.com, 17 Sept. 2020, www.dailypress.com/life/pets/sns-nyt-wildfires-scorch-endangered-species-habitats-20200917-7dxp3gbl6neulmzukezwz4hnvu-story.html. 

This article focuses on the threat the wildfires posed to native species in their long-term survival in California and the west coast. The fires destroyed critical breeding grounds, and it’s estimated that 30% – 70% of birds were killed, and now the rest don’t have a safe place to hide and raise their young. Another issue this causes is that this land is going to take years to be able to recover, and with lackluster laws that don’t support the environment and the Federal Government that doesn’t want to send aid, it will be even more difficult. 

While briefly mentioned, I thought it was important to note that millions of people across California were also affected by electrical poles being burned and there were reported cases of the wires falling on people and houses. These fires need to be responded with harsh and intense laws, critical to serving environmental justice, if we have a chance of recovery, Gavin Newsom has reported that this was in the works, but nothing substantial has been produced, as it was highlighted that the Federal Government was unwilling to corporate and sending the message that everything will sort itself out. However, that will prove to be wrong, as some of these native species don’t have long till they could be extinct as a repercussion of the fires. Our native species and animals also deserve justice.