EnvironmentOne Million Acres Burning: The Complexity of California’s August FireOctober 5, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroAt more than 1 million acres, the August Complex wildfire in the coastal range near Mendocino is the largest fire in California’s history. But how did it get so big, and will it have any ecological benefits? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFederal Bill Could Increase Prescribed Burns In California, Incentivize State To Burn At A Larger ScaleOctober 2, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroBecause of the scale of wildfires this year there’s so much talk of returning prescribed burns to the landscape. A new federal bill aims to support pre-fire season controlled burns as an essential, science-based strategy for reducing wildfire risk. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentPhotos: Fire Crews Battle To Protect Homes From Glass WildfireOctober 2, 2020 | Andrew NixonDespite a new red flag warning in effect for the Glass Fire Thursday, both civilian and inmate fire crews made progress on containing the blaze into the night.
EnvironmentBottling Climate Change: How Higher Temps And Wildfires Will Alter California Wine CountryOctober 2, 2020 | Scott RoddIn the long-term, climate change could alter wine varieties produced in the region, and even reshape its borders. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
