Patricia Lanza climate change in action
Wang Baoguo A moving news story and covers main aspects of the fire disaster. It brings readers to the fire-spot and arouses strong empathy.
As a photojournalist, I embarked on a mission covering the largest wildfires throughout Northern California over the last three years. Beyond the pursuit of harrowing visuals, the confluence of such colossal wildfires stands as a chilling testament to the urgency of our global climate crisis. Each wildfire I witnessed echoed the ominous truth that our planet is on a precipice, teetering perilously towards irreversible consequences. Through my lens, I sought to amplify the human toll and ecological devastation inflicted by these blazes, aiming to ignite a collective awakening.