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In Our Backyard
Ep 6 Bonus: Warning!
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With rising heat, deadly drought, and erratic storms, the desert tortoise needs your help. And there are many things you can do, especially if you are camping over the weekend or driving to Las Vegas. Susanna Mann and Gabby Barnas from the Ivanpah Desert Tortoise Research Facility will tell you all the little things that make a big difference for our wildlife friends in the desert.
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6. When Lightning Strikes
36:20Think climate change doesn’t matter in the desert? Think again. It’s our greatest hope yet for a green future, but entire ecosystems are collapsing.
Ep 5 Bonus: Life's a Beach
06:29Rising seas got you confused? Severine Fournier from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab explains the basics of our warming ocean as a result of climate change. What she’s got to say might melt your brain.
5. On the Rocks
35:11As seas rise, beaches are disappearing. That’s a scientific fact. And, for communities on the coast that means iconic lifestyles are on the brink.
Ep 4 Bonus: Wildfire Prep
15:47California wildfires are dangerous, but they don’t have to be deadly. Don Butz, Lakeside Fire chief and San Diego Fire Safe Council president, says we can protect ourselves by following simple steps from the American Red Cross’ Ready, Set, Go plan. We cover everything from managing gardens to assembling supply kits.
4. Smoke Out
44:58Wildfires have become a terrifying part of life in Southern California. And, they’re growing in number and intensity because of climate change. Not everyone is treated the same when it comes to disaster, though. And, that has a long history in this state.
Ep 3 Bonus: Heat Islands
06:25Do you live on a heat island? Edith de Guzman from the Los Angeles Cooling Collaborative overviews the science behind urban heat islands and cutting edge ways we can be more informed about the most deadly consequence of climate change.
3. Red Hot
44:58It’s not called global warming for nothing. The Earth is heating up and urban communities are the first to feel it, and suffer from it.
Ep 2 Bonus: Fresh Air
05:35Pollution blows. And not just for a warming world. Bryn Lindblad from Climate Resolve has a few tips to keep your mind and body healthy in the big city. From simple solutions like turning off your car while idling, to apps that tell you when it’s safe to enjoy the world outdoors, don’t miss this bonus.