Posts by Bekah Mamola
KNX Radio Interview of Dr. Chad Hanson
KNX Radio | Dr. Chad Hanson debunks the myth of overgrown forests as a primary cause of wildfires, shedding light on how weather and climate drive wildfire ignition, spread, and intensity. Listen in to discover practical steps communities can take to prepare for wildfires.
Read More‘Truly Random’ or Sealed Fate? Why Some Homes Survived the Mountain Fire While Others Burned
By Noah Haggerty
Los Angeles Times
Some fire researchers say taking simple steps to clear yards, roofs and gutters of flammable vegetation and ensuring there is absolutely no opening for embers to get inside – whether a dog door, a vent or an open window – can virtually fireproof a home.
Read MoreLogging on Public Lands Has Increased Despite President Biden’s Forest Protection Efforts
By Clayton Sandell
Scripps News
There is concern among scientists and conservation groups that the administration isn’t doing enough to preserve old growth and mature forests on public land.
Read MoreResistance Radio Interview of Dr. Chad Hanson
Resistance Radio with Derrick Jensen | Dr. Chad Hanson sits down with host Derrick Jensen to discuss the dynamic processes of giant sequoias and fire and the rich ecosystems within conifer forests.
Read MoreDesmentir la información errónea sobre la “Ley Reparar Nuestros Bosques”
Debunking “Fix Our Forests Act” Misinformation Factsheet
La Tala de “Reducción de Combustible” Aumenta la Intensidad de los Incendios Forestales y Pone a las Comunidades en Mayor Riesgo
How a California Community Helped Prevent the Bridge Fire From Destroying Their Town
September 23, 2024
By Chad Hanson
Los Angeles Times Op-Ed
In recent years, Wrightwood got very serious about community fire-safety measures. Long before the Bridge fire began, the local Fire Safe Council held educational events, coordinating with multiple agencies and governments. They promoted the importance of simple “home hardening” measures to make homes more fireproof, such as sweeping pine needles and leaves off of roofs and installing modern exterior vents that prevent flaming embers from entering houses.
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