The New York Times – Travel:
Local officials have asked visitors, who drive the island’s economy, to leave while the island is in crisis mode.
Category: Wildfires
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Planning to Visit Hawaii? What to Know About Fires on Maui and Big Island
The New York Times – Travel:
Devastating fires on Maui and the Big Island have destroyed businesses and homes, and caused at least six deaths. They are also upending tourism, leaving travelers wondering what to do.
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Summer Travel and Climate Change: Will Vacation Be a Thing of the Past?
The New York Times – Travel:
This year, everything from scorching heat to fires, floods, tornadoes and hail storms driven by climate change have disrupted the plans of travelers around the world. A summer getaway remains a powerful desire, but it’s at a tipping point.
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Wildfires and Heat Transform Italy and Greece Into Tourism Nightmares
The New York Times – Travel:
Record heat and wildfires have turned summer holidays into nightmares and called into question the future of cherished tourist destinations.
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Up in Smoke: Canada’s Outdoor Summer Season
The New York Times – Travel:
Those planning to visit the country’s extensive forests and backcountry have been stymied by the raging wildfires, just as the country’s travel industry was bouncing back.
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Yankees Game Postponed Because of Smoke From Wildfires
The New York Times – Sports:
A night after having teams play through adverse conditions, Major League Baseball pulled the plug on two games. A W.N.B.A. game in Brooklyn was also postponed.
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Help! I Canceled My Rental Because of a Wildfire. My Contract Says No Refund. Is That Fair?
The New York Times – Travel:
A reader has been offered a credit she is finding hard to use. Who should bear the financial burden in a case of force majeure? Our columnist weighs the competing claims.
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After a Fire, Rebuilding What Matters
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Months before their wedding, Emily Thompson and Stefan Kienle lost most of their possessions in the Marshall fire that destroyed their home and many others in Louisville, Colo.
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Heat, Water, Fire: How Climate Change Is Transforming the Pacific Crest Trail
The New York Times – Travel:
The already grueling 2,600-mile hike now includes the added challenges of global warming, which can mean a lack of shade and exposure to smoke and fire.