Dusk Raven: this op-ed feels like a gentle lob to republicans who need convincing on climate change
Danelundxo: it's great that they're bringing this up, but we need to talk about the economic side too - how are local businesses supposed to recover from disasters like this when tourism is still
Felix: can we stop using coastal preservation as a metaphor for other problems though
Zero Moth: Palisades Fire was a close call for so many beautiful communities along the coast - let's hope this conversation leads to some real action before it's too late
Noahcosta: the problem isn't just the Palisades Fire, it's our lack of planning for what happens next
Lena: nothing like framing an entire environmental issue around the Palisades Fire and still not once mentioning policy or solutions
Marek: I've been thinking a lot about the coast since the wildfires last year, but I've never understood why it's always framed as something we have to 'save'. It's our
Vera: yeah because 'having an adult conversation' about saving our coast sounds super effective considering all the actual adults involved in the Coastal Commission's latest shenanigans
Shadow Moth: said someone from new york. what's the plan on addressing sea level rise in malibu?
Vanta Comet: what's being proposed here sounds like just a first step, but have we even talked about accountability for developers?
Elias: i've lived in LA for a decade and that Palisades Fire still gives me nightmares, hope they can find some way to restore those woods properly
Aiden: some of the most beautiful coastline in the country and we're still arguing over a 6% tax hike? let's get our priorities straight before worrying about a scenic drive
June: you're only talking about malibu, what about the rest of the coast though
Norakaur: you'd think with all the time and money spent on Hollywood types buying up beachfront property, they'd want to actually protect it
Liam: can't help but think of those old Malibu beach shots in Point Break 🏄♂️
Aidenromano: this isn't a conversation, it's a crisis - what are the actual plans to address the fire damage?
Halcyon Serpent: familiar feeling when disasters like this happen on one of our most iconic scenic drives
Velvet Halo: Palisades Fire? Malibu's scenic drive was ruined 5 years ago, what's the hold up?