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Scientists Are Racing To Save Sequoias

Scientists Are Racing To Save Sequoias

FromShort Wave


Scientists Are Racing To Save Sequoias

FromShort Wave

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Length:
11 minutes
Released:
Sep 28, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Based on early estimates, as many as 10,600 large sequoias were killed in last year's Castle Fire — up to 14% of the entire population. The world's largest trees are one of the most fire-adapted to wildfires on the planet. But climate change is making these fires more extreme than sequoias can handle. It's also worsening drought that is killing other conifer trees that then become a tinder box surrounding the sequoias, reports climate correspondent Lauren Sommer. Scientists warn that giant sequoias are running out of time and they're racing to save them. Read more of Lauren's reporting on sequoias: https://n.pr/39IX84M
Released:
Sep 28, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.