Posts by Bekah Mamola
‘We’re not even in the worst of it yet,’ says Fire Expert
BBC
Hanson explains it is still considered to be wildfire season in this part of California and the biggest influence in the current fires is the Santa Ana winds. “These winds are unique to southern California and it results in extreme, sustained wind events with pretty dramatic gusts,” Hanson adds. “It is a double whammy as we have already had dry conditions because of a lack of rain – then the winds dry things out further.”
Read MoreStrong Winds Fuel Multiple SoCal Wildfires
Spectrum News 1 SoCal | Federal and state policies allocate billions to vegetation management in remote public lands, aiming to stop fires from reaching towns miles away—a strategy that has repeatedly failed. Fires still burn through communities, showing we must prioritize local preparedness and abandon outdated policies.
Read MoreDr. Chad Hanson on The Deception of Thinning & Fire Prevention
By Jonathan Ratner
The Wildlife News
In this episode of the Our Public Lands podcast, Dr. Chad Hanson of the John Muir Project discusses forest protection, fire ecology, and the deceptive practices of federal land management agencies such as the U.S. Forest Service. Chad critically examines the Forest Service’s narrative around logging disguised as fuel reduction and forest health projects, revealing the detrimental effects on biodiversity, carbon emissions, and community safety.
Read MoreCoastal L.A. at the Mercy of Wind & Flames
NewsNation | Dr. Chad Hanson discusses the ongoing Palisades Fire and the strong connection it has to the existing bone-dry weather conditions and extreme wind gusts. He also touches on the imperative job firefighters are performing by focusing on saving lives and homes – assisting in evacuations, structure defense, and overall public safety.
Read MoreForest Politics in Washington, D.C. with Jennifer Mamola
On episode 73 of the Green Root Podcast–the official podcast of Eco-Integrity Alliance–host Josh Schlossberg goes to Capitol Hill with Jennifer Mamola, Policy and Advocacy Director for John Muir Project, who forecasts some environmental legislation to expect from Congress.
Read MoreBiden Had a Chance to Protect Ancient Trees — And Failed
By Chris D’Angelo
HuffPost
Reflecting on the last four years, [Dr. Chad] Hanson, of the Earth Island Institute, argued that the current situation is worse than Biden simply failing to cement a meaningful legacy on old growth trees.
“They’re handing a series of ultra-regressive logging policies to Donald Trump with a bow on it,” Hanson said, adding that he expects the new administration will take “maximum advantage.”
Read MoreThe Truth Behind Forest Management: Dr. Chad Hanson on the Deception of Thinning and Fire Prevention
Adam Bronstein interviews Dr. Chad Hanson about forest protection, fire ecology, and the deceptive practices of federal land management agencies such as the U.S. Forest Service. Dr. Hanson critically examines the Forest Service’s narrative around logging disguised as fuel reduction and forest health projects, revealing the detrimental effects on biodiversity, carbon emissions, and community safety.
Read MoreKNX Radio Interview on Franklin Fire in Malibu, CA
KNX Radio | Dr. Chad Hanson discusses the ongoing Franklin Fire in Malibu, California, raising the question: Why are fires still occurring in December? He explains that fire activity in Southern California is common even during this time of year due to the region’s lower-elevation mountains, foothill slopes, and chaparral ecosystems. Dr. Hanson also highlights…
Read MoreFire Alone Factsheet
Discover why tree removal isn’t necessary for prescribed fire or managed wildfire, even in dense, long-unburned forests. Studies show fire alone is cost-effective, ecologically beneficial, and six times cheaper than thinning plus burning. Learn how natural and cultural burning methods can efficiently restore fire-adapted ecosystems.
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