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Managing Wildfire Through Cultural Burns

Managing Wildfire Through Cultural Burns

FromShort Wave


Managing Wildfire Through Cultural Burns

FromShort Wave

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Length:
13 minutes
Released:
Jul 28, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Fire has always been part of California's landscape. But long before the vast blazes of recent years, Native American tribes held controlled burns that cleared out underbrush, encouraged new plant growth, and helped manage wildfires. It's a tradition that disappeared with the arrival of Western settlers. NPR climate correspondent Lauren Sommer explains how tribal leaders are trying to restore the practice by partnering up with state officials who are starting to see cultural burns as a way to help bring extreme wildfires under control. (Encore episode)
Released:
Jul 28, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.