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Our Fire Conversation Needs to Change

Our Fire Conversation Needs to Change

FromThe Bay


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.
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Released:
Aug 20, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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The Bay is a local news podcast about what’s really going on here. We’ll show you the messy and resilient culture of this place we call home, with help from Bay Area reporters, community leaders, and neighbors. The show is hosted by Ericka Cruz Guevarra, and new episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning.