Television and Radio

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.

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…

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.

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.

KTLA | Dr. Chad Hanson is in the studio discussing state and federal wildfire prevention efforts–what’s working and where improvements are needed. He compares traditional wildfire management approaches to the John Muir Project’s focus on community-driven fire prevention, emphasizing strategies like home hardening and defensible space to help protect homes from wildfires, making them more fire-proof.

Forbes Breaking News | Dr. Chad Hanson joined Cat Oriel on “Forbes Newsroom” to discuss the Line Fire spreading across Southern California and the issues with federal & state-level efforts to prevent and fight wildfires.

Coming Home to Gaia, Tom Weis | As explained by one of the world’s top wildfire authorities, Chad Hanson, in his eye-opening book, SMOKESCREEN (which should be on every forester’s bookshelf): “[F]ire-adapted forest ecosystems evolved with fire and depend on it. Excluding fire from these ecosystems is like trying to keep rain out of a rainforest.” Hanson reminds us that mixed-intensity forest fires are natural and have been occurring since time immemorial.

NBC News | Dr. Chad Hanson discusses how wildfire offers hope for giant sequoias, which is crucial in their preservation. Suppressing fires and keeping them out of the groves are the very actions harming these iconic trees.

KNX News 9.71 FM | Dr. Chad Hanson speaks with Chris Sedens about the correlation between extreme weather conditions and wildfire activity, highlighting how heat waves and dry, windy conditions can lead to more and larger fires, whereas cooler temperatures and summer rains can significantly reduce fire occurrences.

Scripps News Weekend | More than 1,600 firefighters are currently battling the California Park Fire. It’s a huge blaze burning in Butte County, California. It’s been fueled by dry air, warm temperatures, and gusty winds.