PolicySaturday, May 23, 2026The Guardian
This US island is home to flora found nowhere else. Now, a wildfire threatens extinction
A wildfire on California's Santa Rosa Island threatens the extinction of unique flora that can only be found on this island, prompting urgent firefighting efforts and raising concerns among environmental experts about the preservation of this rare habitat. Policymakers and activists should prioritize immediate action to mitigate fire risks in protected areas to preserve biodiversity.
