Danielle Venton

Danielle Venton, KQED science reporter who covered the opening of a wildfire-prepared neighborhood in El Dorado County. She walks through fire-hardened home standards like Class A roofs and tempered windows. She highlights how building whole developments to higher standards can lower community risk and influence insurance and construction practices statewide.

Danielle Venton, a climate change reporter for KQED News, and David Brancaccio, host of Marketplace Morning Report and a wildfire survivor, dive into the home insurance crisis plaguing California and Florida. They discuss how insurers are raising rates and denying coverage due to climate-related disasters. David shares his personal story of loss, while Danielle highlights community-driven solutions and innovative insurance strategies. The conversation reveals the urgent need for reform and resilience in the face of climate change.

Danielle Venton, a KQED science reporter with nearly a decade of experience covering wildfires, dives into California's complex fire ecosystems. She discusses how prolonged fire suppression has led to larger, more destructive wildfires, emphasizing the natural role of fire in certain ecosystems. Venton sheds light on historical fire practices, like prescribed burns, and the ecological benefits of wildfires, including the revival of wildflowers. The conversation challenges common misconceptions and highlights the intricate relationship between climate change and fire management.