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WTF Can We Do About Deadly Wildfires?
Aug 28, 2023
In this engaging discussion, Matt Weiner, CEO of Megafire Action, Lenya Quinn-Davidson, Director of the UC Fire Network, and Chad Hanson, Research Ecologist, dive into the escalating megafire crisis affecting global communities. They examine the interplay of climate change, social media reactions, and innovative wildfire management strategies. Delving into controversial approaches like prescribed burns, they address the urgent need for diverse perspectives and community engagement in firefighting efforts, highlighting lessons learned from disasters like the Maui wildfires.
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- Landscape management and prescribed fires are crucial in reducing the risk of megafires and protecting communities.
- Homeowners should focus on making their homes fire-resistant and communities should prioritize resilience.
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The importance of landscape management and prescribed fires
Landscape management and prescribed fires are crucial in reducing the risk of megafires and protecting communities. By reintroducing beneficial fires to the landscape and creating defensible spaces around homes, the risk of catastrophic fire can be reduced.
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