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Rerun: Regenerating our Ecosystems with Good Fire, with Dr. Melinda Adams

Fears of wildfires grow as more intense and dangerous burnings occur. However, what if there was a need for more wildfires for our environment? We spoke with Dr. Melinda Adams to learn more about the significance of fires in our ecosystems and the practice of cultural burning through Indigenous efforts to restore ecosystems.

Climate & Society, Land

State Wildlife Management and Resilience, with Chuck Bonham

Climate change puts California at an escalating risk of wildfires. Those fires are a challenge for agencies like the Department of Fish and Wildlife, which manages over a million acres of vital habitat statewide. Listen to Department Director Chuck Bonham explain how they’re managing lands to increase resiliency and protect wildlife.

Climate & Society, Land