It’s been more than a month since the LA Fires devastated the southland, killing 29 people and destroying more than 18,000 homes and structures, making it one of the most destructive fires in California history.

Multiple blazes spread throughout LA County, with most of the damage occurring in the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire in Altadena. Additionally, fires erupted in cities in San Diego and Ventura Counties.

No official causes have been announced. But investigators are pointing to evidence that arsonists may have set fires at several sites.

Many have blamed LA Mayor Karen Bass and California Governor Gavin Newsom for the disaster. But experts state that hurricane winds, drought-like conditions and increased vegetation are mainly responsible for the fires’ intensity and spread.

What should rebuilding for fire victims look like? And what does the future hold, as temperatures rise to 1.5 degrees celsius?

With us to discuss the issue is Amanda Fencl, Director of Climate Science for the Union of Concerned Scientists.