What episode of California Burning is Smokey Bear?
California Burning: Episode 1 —Our History With Fire. Smokey Bear is arguably the most effective advertising campaign in American history—but Smokey's message created a fear in many of us that's led to a misunderstanding of fire. In this first episode of California Burning, we explore what Smokey got wrong, and we learn how a series ...
Why did Native Californians use fire?
September 30, 2019 •. Native Californians used fire to maintain the forests that surrounded them for more than 14,000 years. This prevented future wildfires and supported many plants and animals that need fire to thrive.
Does California have forest fires?
While the Golden State has always had forest fires, these conflagrations are progressively becoming harder to control and more deadly. At the same time, California's population has surpassed 40 million, pushing people further into wild spaces that have been adapted to fire. California Burning takes a deep.
What episode of California Burning is the last?
On the fifth and final episode of California Burning, we seek solutions. We learn about alternative building materials that can withstand fire, and we go to a fire-resistant house that was the only in its neighborhood to survive the 2018 Carr Fire.
What episode does Matt shadow a pyrogeographer?
On the second episode of California Burning, Matt shadows a pyrogeographer and learns how the Yurok Tribe on the Klamath River and the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band of Santa Cruz are bringing fire back to the land.
The Climate Crisis is Setting the State on Fire
Yes, California always had wildfires, but no one was prepared for them to get this big, this soon. What do we do now?
California Will Keep Burning. But Housing Policy Is Making It Worse
There are ways to keep people and homes safer from wildfires. Then, there’s what California does.
When will the NSPR podcast be available?
All podcast episodes will be available on Monday, Sept. 30, on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple and Google podcast platforms or wherever listeners subscribe. NSPR will air a one-hour radio documentary nightly, 7 to 8 p.m., from Sept. 30 to Oct. 4.
Who is the creator of Camp Fire?
Creator and host Matt Fidler started his reporting and production of the series well before 2018’s deadly Camp Fire, but the project took on a sense of urgency after that. “After returning to California from the east coast, I experienced the two worst fire seasons in California’s history.
Who is the sound engineer for After Paradise?
Fidler was the audio engineer for NSPR’s National Edward R. Murrow Award-winning series, After Paradise, and is an audio producer and sound designer with more than 15 years of experience in public radio and 10 years in podcasting.
Why is Pacific Gas burying power lines?
Pacific Gas & Electric plans to bury 10,000 miles of its power lines in an effort to prevent its electrical grid from sparking wildfires in California. The announcement comes days after the utility said its equipment may have ignited the Dixie Fire burning in Plumas and Butte counties.
Is the University of California raising tuition?
University of California Decides to Raise Tuition , Despite Student Protests. The tuition increases approved by the U.C. Regents will be capped at 5%. Starting in 2022, it's estimated new in-state undergrads will pay roughly $530 more in tuition and fees.
