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Our Fire Conversation Needs to Change
FromThe Bay
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Length:
20 minutes
Released:
Aug 20, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Several wildfires are burning in Northern California — again. Fire is now a regular part of our lives, and we need to address it with the nuance and complexity it deserves.
But in order to do that, we need to rethink how we talk about and report on fire in the first place. Today, KQED Science reporter Danielle Venton shares what she’s learned in 6 years of wildfire reporting — and what needs to change.
More Resources:
The Karuk Used to Manage the Forest for Centuries. Now They Want To Do That Again
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What to Pack in Your Emergency Bag — With COVID-19 in Mind
Read the episode transcript here.
But in order to do that, we need to rethink how we talk about and report on fire in the first place. Today, KQED Science reporter Danielle Venton shares what she’s learned in 6 years of wildfire reporting — and what needs to change.
More Resources:
The Karuk Used to Manage the Forest for Centuries. Now They Want To Do That Again
Map: Here's Your Daily Air Quality Report for the Bay Area
What to Pack in Your Emergency Bag — With COVID-19 in Mind
Read the episode transcript here.
Released:
Aug 20, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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