seen from United Kingdom
seen from Bulgaria
seen from United States
seen from Russia
seen from Germany
seen from Russia
seen from United States
seen from United States
seen from Maldives
seen from United States
seen from Australia
seen from United States
seen from China
seen from China
seen from Singapore
seen from United States
seen from Poland
seen from United States
seen from United States
seen from Malaysia
The filmmaker was so much more than just an influence on his legion of LGBTQ+ fans.
https://www.them.us/story/david-lynch-in-memoriam-queer-themes-twin-peaks-fix-your-hearts-or-die
This article is a must read and in particular this quote:
And this tweet:
"What a year, eh comrade?"
"It's January 17th."
Wildfires are devastating. Climate change is destructive. Money was diverted from firefighters and cops got a budget increase.
Stay safe LA folks.
Hey everyone!
Gallery Nucleus is hosting an online charity show featuring a huge collection of work by talented people. All the proceeds will go to Wildfire Relief Fund, LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund, as well as artists and animators that have been affected by the fires.
I've donated three pieces (one has sold, thank you!!) and these two are still available at discounted prices. 100% of the money goes to helping people affected by the fires, so I hope you'll check them out! 💛
The first satellite in a constellation designed specifically to locate wildfires early and precisely anywhere on the planet has now reached
"The first satellite in a constellation designed specifically to locate wildfires early and precisely anywhere on the planet has now reached Earth's orbit, and it could forever change how we tackle unplanned infernos.
The FireSat constellation, which will consist of more than 50 satellites when it goes live, is the first of its kind that's purpose-built to detect and track fires. It's an initiative launched by nonprofit Earth Fire Alliance, which includes Google and Silicon Valley-based space services startup Muon Space as partners, among others.
According to Google, current satellite systems rely on low-resolution imagery and cover a particular area only once every 12 hours to spot significantly large wildfires spanning a couple of acres. FireSat, on the other hand, will be able to detect wildfires as small as 270 sq ft (25 sq m) – the size of a classroom – and deliver high-resolution visual updates every 20 minutes.
The FireSat project has only been in the works for less than a year and a half. The satellites are fitted with custom six-band multispectral infrared cameras, designed to capture imagery suitable for machine learning algorithms to accurately identify wildfires – differentiating them from misleading objects like smokestacks.
These algorithms look at an image from a particular location, and compare it with the last 1,000 times it was captured by the satellite's camera to determine if what it's seeing is indeed a wildfire. AI technology in the FireSat system also helps predict how a fire might spread; that can help firefighters make better decisions about how to control the flames safely and effectively.
This could go a long way towards preventing the immense destruction of forest habitats and urban areas, and the displacement of residents caused by wildfires each year. For reference, the deadly wildfires that raged across Los Angeles in January were estimated to have cuased more than $250 billion in damages.
Muon is currently developing three more satellites, which are set to launch next year. The entire constellation should be in orbit by 2030.
The FireSat effort isn't the only project to watch for wildfires from orbit. OroraTech launched its first wildfire-detection satellite – FOREST-1 – in 2022, followed by one more in 2023 and another earlier this year. The company tells us that another eight are due to go up toward the end of March."
-via March 18, 2025
LA Wildfire Resources
this is a collection of all of the information and resources i've found to help those affected by the los angeles count wildfires. this is not a completed list, and you are welcome to send me an ask with any additional links, fundraisers, information, or other resources that you know of and i will update this post accordingly. if there are any missing or incorrect links, please let me know. stay safe out there 💜
──────────────────────────────────────────
Live Updates on the Southern California wildfires & Evacuation Orders
LA Scanner - Coverage of Pursuits, Crimes, Wildfires and More.
2025 Los Angeles Fires - Resources for Californians impacted by Los Angeles Fires.
LA Wildfire Resource Center - Resource navigator for finding emergency resources and support services.
──────────────────────────────────────────
Mutual Aid Los Angeles & their Fire & Wind Storm Spreadsheet - An ongoing spreadsheet of resources such as shelter info, animal boarding info, addresses for distribution centers, volunteer opportunities, etc.
LAFD Emergency Funding Alert & Fire Zone Map - Donations to help support the Los Angeles Fire Department.
The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies - Lists of evacuation shelters and hotlines for those who are disabled and in impacted by the fires.
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
Thread of mutual aid groups assisting through Los Angeles
CleanAirLA & MaskBloc LA - Mutual aid project to distribute free masks and respirators in the so-called Los Angeles area. They are currently taking donations for masks.
MaskBloc LA & their Mask Requests and Volunteer Interest - A form to fill out if you need masks or want to volunteer.
List of shelters, animal boarding, distribution hubs, and free items
Pacsun providng clothes and listing organizations to donate to
World Central Kitchen - Donate to support their efforts in Southern California to support first responders and families impacted by wildfires in the Los Angeles area.
Thread of organizations to donate to - Thread including links to disaster relief, firefighter aid, food banks, first responders, etc.
SoCal Wildfires: How You Can Help - Article including links and info for Californians. Links are also included in the Thread of organizations to donate to above.
Pete and Thomas Foundation supporting Pasadena Humane & LA Animal Care - How to support, injured wildlife hotline, and listed shelters for large and small animals.
Thread of GoFundMes to support people affected by the wildfires
What to keep in a grab & go bag - List of things to keep in a easily accessible bag in case of emergency evacuation.
Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Directory - Spreadsheet dedicated to black families devastated by the Altadena fires.
Advice from a survivor of the 2017 Thomas Fire on insurance, rebuilding, etc.
California Volunteers - Donate, organize, and volunteer for wildfire recovery here.
Baby2Baby Disaster Relief and Emergency Response Program - Donate to help distribute supplies to children impacted by the wildfires.
Guitar Center is replacing instruments lost as a result of the LA wildfires
Sunny Optometry is offering support to those in need of glasses, contact lenses, eye drops, face masks, and wi-fi
Stratia is offering a free place to work if you need a work space with wifi right now, and donation drop off/sorting + storage site for people who organize.
Seconds Market & their Match Donation Program - A program designed to directly connect donors with individuals affected by the LA fires.
Anti-Recidivism Coalition & their donation page - Donate to help support the incarcerated fire crews, including the 30 young men from Pine Grove currently out fighting the LA fires.
Spreadsheet of Free Mental Health Services for the LA Wildfire Crisis
Tips from an attorney on dealing with insurance companies
County of LA Vital and Property Records Access - LA County residents directly impacted by the fires can request property and vital records free of charge to help with recovery efforts.
Azay in Little Tokyo, LA - Donate to help provide free meals to evacuees, first responders, volunteers, folks who can’t leave their homes, and their houseless neighbors.
If you are Native / Indigenous and are effected by the LA wildfires, drop your GoFundMes, paypals, CashApps, etc. here using the tag NATIVES HELPING NATIVES and we'll boost it here. Everybody please be safe.
