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In this sixth episode, host Emily Harwitz travels to the Sierra Nevada mountain range (figuratively) with guest Neida Rodriguez, a rising forestry student at Cal Poly Humboldt and this year's Giant Sequoia Forest Fellow. There's only one species of the biggest tree on Earth—giant sequoias—and it's a special treat to hear from Neida herself about what it's like to work among giants and what stewarding sequoias looks like today. From preparing the land for healthy fire to learning from the Tribes who know this land best, to monitoring for bears and finding gray wolf tracks (!), Neida regales us with tales from the field and gives us the latest on what's happening in the world of giant sequoias. ABOUT OUR GUEST Neida Rodriguez is a forestry student at Cal Poly Humboldt and this year's Giant Sequoia Forest Fellow. As a forester and naturalist, she hopes to restore and steward the places she loves while giving back to her community by creating opportunities for people to get out into the field. When she's not walking amongst giant sequoias, you might find Neida in the desert admiring the beauty of all things great and small. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/savetheredwoods/message
Join us on a tranquil journey through the majestic realm of the Giant Sequoias in this week's episode of 'Sleepy Seedlings: The Bedtime Podcast with Trees'. Let the soothing sounds of the Sierra Nevada lull you into a peaceful state as we explore the towering presence and ancient wisdom of the Sequoia trees. As you settle into your comfortable resting place, immerse yourself in the gentle hoots of an Owl and the soft whispers of the wind through the mighty Sequoias, creating a serene atmosphere perfect for relaxation and reflection.Discover the fascinating history, myths, and scientific marvels of these ancient giants, from their fire-dependent reproduction to their role as ecological pillars. Let the enduring presence of these trees inspire a sense of stability and peace within you, as you drift off to a restorative sleep, surrounded by the calming embrace of nature. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Friday Night Ceilidh marks the kick-off of the KVMR Celtic Festival, and who better to explain what's to come than KVMR's very own Annie O'Dea Hestbeck. She sits down with Summer McCall, Colin Cotter, and Ryan McKasson, the trio leading the event. KVMR's Al Stahler speaks to the creator of four never-before seen films focusing on the Giant Sequoias, Ananda's tulips, Coastal Redwoods and a mythical play staged along Grass Valley's Wolf Creek Trail. Marc Cuniberti shares an all new Money Matters commentary, and to close it all out, an essay by Nevada City poet Molly Fisk.
Stand before a giant sequoia tree in Sequoia or Kings Canyon national parks or nearby Yosemite National Park and you're overwhelmed by their size, and assume they're impervious to anything that might be thrown at them. But as we learned from wildfires in 2020 and 2021 in Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks, that's not the case. The Castle Fire in 2020 and then the KNP Complex and Windy fires in 2021 that burned through the two parks destroyed thousands of giant sequoia trees. Estimates put the losses at more than 14,000 mature trees, or roughly 13-19 percent of the world's giant sequoias. At the Sequoia Parks Conservancy, just days after the KNP complex fires started in September of 2021 plans were made to being raising funds to help the National Park Service restore and recover areas in the two parks that were burned. Today we're discussing the ongoing recovery work with Savannah Boiano, the executive director of the Sequoia Parks Conservancy.
Is the political left and right position changing regularly? For many years now, I have been getting more and more uneasy when pundits and journalists use the “left/right” dichotomy. In my lifetime, I have observed numerous political topics that were once at the core of “left” politics that suddenly are named “right” and vice versa. I then came across the book with the very name “The Myth of Left and Right” and it is a terrific read. So I was very excited that one of the authors, Hyrum Lewis agreed to a conversation. Hyrum Lewis is a professor of history at BYU-Idaho and was previously a visiting scholar at Stanford University. He received a PhD from the University of Southern California and has written for the Wall Street Journal, Quillette, RealClearPolitics, The Washington Examiner, and other national publications. His most recent book, The Myth of Left and Right (co-authored with Verlan Lewis) was published by Oxford University Press in 2023. Moreover, this episode fits very nicely with the previous episode with Prof. Möllers on liberalism, so if you are a German speaker, please check this one out as well. Political realities do not map to a single variable or descriptor—there is no such thing as a political monism. Are “left” and “right” just post-hoc narratives where we try to construct ideologies that are not actually there? We observe a regular flip-flopping in history; what are prominent examples? “There is no left and right; there are just two tribes, and what these tribes believe and stand for will change quite radically over time since there is no philosophical core uniting the tribe.” I, personally, have a profound problem with the term “progressive”, but more generally, what do these terms even mean: progressivism, conservatism, reactionary, liberal? “It is a loaded and self-serving term […] what is considered progressive changes from day to day.” “If you don't agree with every policy we believe in […] then you are obviously on the wrong side of history. You are standing against progress.” So, are left and right not a philosophy but rather a tribe? Is the definition of conservatism maybe easier? There is a nice brief definition: "Conservatism is democracy of the deceased,” Roger Scruton makes the astute observation that there are so many more ways to screw up and so little ways to do right. But does this help in practice? “Every person on that planet wants to conserve things that are good and change things that are bad. We are all progressive, and we are all conservative. We just don't agree on what is good and what is bad.” What are examples where positions are unclear or change over time. “In 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt visited Yosemite and was guided by naturalist John Muir. The two men spent three memorable nights camping, first under the outstretched arms of the Grizzly Giant in the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, then in a snowstorm atop five feet of snow near Sentinel Dome, and finally in a meadow near the base of Bridalveil Fall. Their conversations and shared joy with the beauty and magnificence of Yosemite led Roosevelt to expand federal protection of Yosemite, and it inspired him to sign into existence five national parks, 18 national monuments, 55 national bird sanctuaries and wildlife refuges, and 150 national forests.”, Roosevelt, Muir, and the Grace of Place (NPR) Teddy Roosevelt was a Republican. And here again, a “hiccup”: even though Teddy Roosevelt was a Republican, he called himself a progressive. In reality, though, if you see someone on the street in a mask, you can predict with high certainty the other political assumptions of this person. How come? Is there now an underlying disposition, or is there not? Or is it much more a phenomenon of tribal or social conformity? Is the left-right model, at least, useful? What can we learn from past US presidents such as Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush in that regard? Is the political discourse at least more reasonable at universities and among “elites”? Or maybe even more troubled and more conforming to their very tribe? If “normal” people are in general “moderate” on important topics (like abortion), why do major political parties play for the few on the extreme ends of the opinion spectrum? More generally, some educated people describe themselves as “moderate” or “centrist.” Does this even mean anything, and would it be desirable? What about “realism” vs. “utopianism”? “Both status quo conservatives and progressive technocrats share a common element: the hostility to open-ended change, guided not by planners but by millions of experiments and trial and error. For both, the goal is stasis, it's just that one group finds it in the past, the other one in the future.”, Virginia Postrel A lot of these errors are made under the more elementary mistake that we can know, predict, or foresee the future, especially when we take actions. What can we learn from Phil Tetlock and Dan Gardners forecasting studies? “To be a true progressive, you cannot be a progressive” “Our media does not reward granular, careful, and probabilistic analysis.” So, is it not more significant to distinguish between authoritarian and non-authoritarian politicians or political methods? But can we be optimistic about the future when non-tribal podcasters like Joe Rogan or Coleman Hughes have audiences that are larger than most legacy media outlets combined? Is democracy over time the best way to deal with complex situations and challenges? Is there a value in slowness, and are we not just too impatient? References Other Episodes Episode 88: Liberalismus und Freiheitsgrade, ein Gespräch mit Prof. Christoph Möllers Episode 84: (Epistemische) Krisen? Ein Gespräch mit Jan David Zimmermann Episode 80: Wissen, Expertise und Prognose, eine Reflexion Episode 57: Konservativ UND Progressiv Hyrum Lewis Hyrum Lewis at BYU-Idaho Hyrum Lewis, Verlan Lewis, The Myth of Left and Right, Oxford University Press (2022) Hyrum Lewis, It's Time to Retire the Political Spectrum, Quillette (2017) Hyrum Lews Blog Other References Roger Scruton, How to be a conservative, Bloomsbury Continuum (2019) Johan Norberg, Open: The Story of Human Progress, Atlantic Books (2021) Karl Popper, The Poverty of Historicism, Routledge Classic Phil Tetlock, Dan Gardner, Superforecasting, Cornerstone Digital (2015) Tim Urban, What's Our Problem?: A Self-Help Book for Societies (2023) Nicholas Carr, The Shallows, Atlantic Books (2020) Roosevelt, Muir, and the Grace of Place Joe Rogan Podcast Coleman Hughes Podcast
Best of 5M: Wildfires have devastated giant sequoias, the world's largest trees. Now national park officials want to restore the iconic California species by replanting them, but the plan is facing pushback. Reporter Kurtis Alexander joins host Cecilia Lei to discuss scientists' concerns and why debates like this will only become more common as we confront the devastation wreaked by climate change. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod Got a tip, comment, question? Email us: fifth@sfchronicle.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How do I even begin to describe this episode?Well, in 1963, Paul Zahl, head guy at National Geographic coined a phrase when referencing the Coast Redwoods and Giant Sequoias in California. He called them the Mount Everest of living things. Fossils and seeds from these majestic beauties have been discovered in a place that can't be explained. Some date back 45 million years. What started as a simple assignment from my acting coach turned into an expansive journey that left me trying to connect the dots using the reintegration of wolves to Yellowstone National and a story about a tree that fell in the woods over one hundred years ago. Tune in to listen to one of the most difficult episodes I've ever recorded and quite possibly one of my favorites. * * *If you like what you're hearing, subscribe, leave a review, and share with your friends because the show doesn't go anywhere without you.Visit us at themindunset.com, follow us on Instagram @themindunsetpodcast.Until next time... Be nice. Do good stuff.
Since 2020, extreme fires have killed more than 10% of California's mature giant sequoias. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
When the Castle Fire started burning in August of 2020, it ripped through Sequoia National Park, burning for months and with an intensity that has become increasingly normal during wildfire season. Just one year later, the KNP Complex fire devastated this same region. Together, these two massive fires burned grove after grove of giant sequoias, thousands of the largest trees on earth. Trees found only in California. Sequoias are adapted to fire, but decades of fire suppression and hotter, drier conditions from human-caused climate change have led to infernos that even these magnificent trees can't weather. Since 2020, up to one fifth of the state's sequoias have died from severe fire. Sometimes, the cones that hold their seeds have been incinerated too. Some scientists are worried there will be no sequoias in Sequoia National Park in the future. Now, national park scientists are proposing a plan to harvest surviving sequoia seeds, nurture them into seedlings in a protected environment, and then replant them in the wilderness. But critics say that proposal goes against the very definition of wilderness. At the heart of this debate are some big questions: What is natural? And how much should humans intervene? KALW reporter Marissa Ortega-Welch explores both sides of the issue while hiking out to see the damage done to a sequoia grove in the middle of a wilderness area in the national parks. This story was brought to us by KALW Public Radio, and made possible with support from California Humanities, a non-profit partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Wildfires have devastated giant sequoias, the world's largest trees. Now national park officials want to restore the iconic California species by replanting them, but the plan is facing pushback. Reporter Kurtis Alexander joins host Cecilia Lei to discuss scientists' concerns and why debates like this will only become more common as we confront the devastation wreaked by climate change. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod Got a tip, comment, question? Email us: fifth@sfchronicle.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, park managers are considering replanting sequoias in wilderness to restore the groves after severe fires they say humans caused. But some environmentalists say this goes against the very definition of wilderness. The debate raises questions about how we think about wilderness in a changing planet.
Today we visit the Giant Sequoias of California and tell the stories of their exploitation to gain recognition at the World's Fair in the United States, but not everyone was convinced they were real. Come see us live! Laugh Boston Live Show Stanley Live Show Yosemite Lakes RV Resort: https://thousandtrails.com/california/yosemite-lakes-rv-resort/ We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy the view but watch your back. Please take a moment to rate and subscribe from wherever you're listening to NPAD! Become part of our Outsider family on Patreon or Apple Subscriptions to gain access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more. Follow our socials Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. To share a Trail Tale, suggest a story, access merch, and browse our book recommendations - head over to our website. Thank you so much to our partners, check them out! Liquid IV: Use code NPAD to get 20% off your order. Apostrophe: Use our link and code NPAD to get your first visit for only $5. Athena Club: Get started with Athena Club today by shopping in-store at Target nationwide. Miracle Made: Use our link and code NPAD to save over 40% and get 3 free towels. Sources:Smithsonian, History, History (2), All That Mathers, Save the Redwoods, Guinness World Records
Hi Loves-I'm still enjoying some quiet time, so enjoy this replay of episode #64 as we meander through the pages of Sunset Magazine from 1900. Receive waves of love from the angels while you get ready for a good night's sleep. Then Laurel wanders through Sunset magazine from 1900. She will share snippets from articles about Santa Monica, the San Joaquin Valley, tips for the woman traveler and some exuberant writing about the Giant Sequoias and Yosemite. The story begins at 8:47You can learn more about Laurel and the angels at illuminatingsouls.comReceive an inspirational message from Laurel + Illuminating Souls each day via email. Join our Daily Inspiration Blast for a sweet little morsel of goodness delivered to your mailbox Monday thru Friday. Find daily inspirational messages on the Illuminating Souls Facebook page
This is an episode from LAist Studios, the creators of The Big One. This next installment of The Big Disaster series will provide you with a wildfire survival guide that includes not just tangible safety tips — but hope for our future. In this episode, host Jacob Margolis examines why trees that are adapted to living with fire are now burning and how we might save them. To listen to the rest of this 10-part series, visit The Big Burn or find The Big Disaster: The Big Burn wherever you listen to podcasts.
HOUR 1The U.S. government hit the legal limit on how much money it can borrow yesterday, prompting fears that the country soon may not be able to pay its bills. / (NYT) https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/20/briefing/debt-limit-default-congress.html?The U.S. government hit the legal limit on how much money it can borrow yesterday, prompting fears that the country soon may not be able to pay its bills. / (NPR) https://www.npr.org/2023/04/27/1171993308/economy-gdp-growth-recession-mcdonaldsTom A says McDonald's fries make him feel badTucker Carlson videoJerry Springer dies at 79 / (FOXNews) https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/jerry-springer-dead-79Iran seizes il tanker / (FOXNews) https://www.foxnews.com/world/iran-seizes-ship-gulf-of-oman-us-navy-saysTom overviews the trio of trees (Coast Redwoods; Giant Sequoias; Great Basin Bristlecone Pines)Woodcarver Mike on America's trees and fascinating details HOUR 2The Anchorage Assembly plans to review proposed settlements with former municipal employees Amy Demboski and Heather MacAlpine, both of whom were fired by Mayor Dave Bronson's administration. (ANS) https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2023/04/26/settlements-works-2-fired-bronson-administration-employees/Joe from Midtown Anchorage on the Demboski payoutTom & Tom talk pizzaThe Alaska Senate rolled out its latest version of the operating budget Wednesday, which had a $90 million surplus, a $1,300 Permanent fund dividend, and a $175 million one-time boost for public schools. / (ADN) https://www.adn.com/politics/alaska-legislature/2023/04/26/alaska-senate-rolls-out-budget-bill-with-a-surplus-and-a-one-time-school-funding-boost/ Sen. Lisa Murkowski joined Sen. Angus King (I-Maine) in introducing a bill that would create a code of ethics for justices of the Supreme Court on Wednesday (ANS) https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2023/04/27/murkowksi-king-introduce-supreme-court-code-conduct-bill/
Topher Delaney and Park Ranger Yenyen Chan discuss the significance of the Chinese in the early history of Yosemite and our National Park Service. Resources discussed in the podcast: George Wright Forum Article: Interpreting the Contributions of Chinese Immigrants in Yosemite National Park's History by Yenyen F. Chan - http://www.georgewright.org/343chan.pdf 2011 Yosemite Video: A Glimpse Into Yosemite's Chinese History - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kdyrfXGz90 2022 Yosemite Video: Uncovering Yosemite's Chinese History - https://www.nps.gov/media/video/view.htm%3Fid%3DAF63C5CB-AB05-426C-9250-21B726BA4272 Exhibit @ Chinese Laundry next to Wawona hotel - https://yosemite.org/yosemites-chinese-history/ The Today Show interview with Yenyen Chan about Yosemite's Chinese History - https://www.today.com/video/the-pivotal-role-chinese-immigrants-played-in-creating-yosemite-139607109518 Yosemite's Chinese history exhibit - https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/historyculture/chinesehistory.htm Chinese Built Roads @ Yosemite: Wawona Road - 23 miles long - Built in 4 months (December 1874- April 1875) Tioga Road (Formerly Great Sierra Wagon Road) - 56 miles long - Built in 4 months (1882 - 1883) Big Oak Flat Road Coulterville Road The original Washburn trail to the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias in Yosemite Pilgrimage to Sing Mountain: For more information on the Yosemite Sing Peak Pilgrimage, visit the Chinese Historical Society of Southern California website: www.chssc.org The CHSSC website has a specific bookmark for this Yosemite Pilgrimage that is also available directly at this link: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/9b463916aa294dcda3cea9d3b4e12926 To request a Ranger Program with Yenyen Chan, contact Public Information Officer - https://www.nps.gov/yose/contacts.htm If you have any stories, letters, or other artifacts from family members who may have worked in Yosemite or the surrounding areas during the 1840's onwards, please email: yosemitesingpeak@gmail.com Photo Credit: Christine White Loberg
We are again joined by co-founder of The Jonsteen Company—Steen Christensen, as we continue our deep dive into his insight on collecting seeds and preserving the genetics of the North American forests. His specialization on Giant Sequoias and his work in the Redwoods takes us on quite the journey as we catch up and explore all of the vast knowledge this individual has to offer. Learn more about The Jonsteen Company: https://www.jonsteen.com/
Last year, the KNP Complex Fire burning in Sequoia National Park drew global attention as the General Sherman, the world's largest tree, was wrapped in tinfoil-like material in order to repel the flames from the fire. Hundreds of firefighters labored for weeks trying to save giant redwood trees. Despite these efforts, the U.S. Forest Service […]
Why trees that are adapted to living with fire are now burning… and how we might save them. Preppi is giving a free emergency kit with any purchase over $100. Go to preppi.com/thebigburn for more information. Support for this podcast is made possible by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/bigburn today to get 10% off your first month. Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live, the Strelow Family, and by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
Sweet waves of love meet you in tonight's episode, The angels open portals of light and love to support you as you connect with more of your divine heart. Then Laurel continues reading from a travelogue published in 1860, An Overland Journey from New York to San Francisco in 1859 by Horace Greeley. When we rejoin Horace, he has just arrived in Yosemite and will be paying a visit to the Giant Sequoias. The story begins at 18:45You can learn more about Laurel and the angels at illuminatingsouls.comReceive an inspirational message from Laurel + Illuminating Souls each day via email. Join our Daily Inspiration Blast for a sweet little morsel of goodness delivered to your mailbox Monday thru Friday. Find daily inspirational messages on the Illuminating Souls Facebook page
As wildfires become more common and powerful, the Giant Sequoias of the American West are burning at alarming rates. These enormous beings stand at a few hundred feet in height and a hundred feet in diameter. Due to climate change and 100 years of human mismanagement, the forests where these Sequoias live are being lost to wildfire. In this episode, Kris sits down with Sam Prentice, District Hydrologist for the USDA Forest Service, to speak about how wildfires are impacting our Giant Sequoia groves, the surrounding communities, and what we can do about it. This episode also dives into our history of fire management, or mismanagement, in the United States, and how current government bodies and nonprofits are not on the same page for a mitigation plan. Links from this episode: Save The Sequoias Act 10 Tips to Prevent Wildfires Smokey Bear's Helpful Website The Sequoia Conservation Fund Read the Access Fund article about how wildfires are impacting climbers. Plug Tone Outdoors is part of the Plug Tone Audio Collective. Check out our website or follow along on Instagram to learn more about our other shows. This episode of Plug Tone Outdoors was created and produced by Kris Hampton. Music by Mepa Melson, Serge Quadrado, Anton Vlasov, LesFM and Coma Media from Pixabay.com Find a full transcript of this episode, images from Sam, and more, at our site.
As wildfires become more common and powerful, the Giant Sequoias of the American West are burning at massive rates. These enormous beings stand at a few hundred feet in height and a hundred feet in diameter. Due to climate change and 100 years of human mismanagement, the forests where these Sequoias live are being lost to wildfire. In this episode, Kris sits down with Sam Prentice, District Hydrologist for the USDA Forest Service, to speak about how wildfires are impacting our Giant Sequoia groves, the surrounding communities, and what we can do about it. This episode also dives into our history of fire management, or mismanagement, in the United States, and how current government bodies and nonprofits are not on the same page for a mitigation plan. Links from this episode: Save The Sequoias Act 10 Tips to Prevent Wildfires Smokey Bear's Helpful Website The Sequoia Conservation Fund Plug Tone Outdoors is part of the Plug Tone Audio Collective. Check out our website or follow along on Instagram to learn more about our other shows. This episode of Plug Tone Outdoors was created and produced by Kris Hampton. Music by Mepa Melson, Serge Quadrado, Anton Vlasov, LesFM and Coma Media from Pixabay.com Find a full transcript of this episode, images from Sam, and more, at our site.
Top stories- Kern County Fire Department is mourning the loss of another firefighter this morning, after veteran fire captain Brian Falk died while on duty.- A 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck about 8 miles northeast of Ridgecrest last night. - Bakersfield congressman and house minority leader Kevin McCarthy is set to speak this morning at 7 A.M. local time about a bill to protect the Giant Sequoias.
At a community meeting on Monday night, fire officials remained hopeful that they could protect trees in the Mariposa Grove like the Giant Grizzly. Reporter Soreath Hok, The California Report New heat maps show how hot weather is harming out health. On the hottest days in California, there are around 8,000 more daily ER visits than on typical days. In LA County alone, there are more than 1,500. Reporter Caleigh Wells, KCRW City Officials in San Diego start the firing process for about 10 employees who refuse COVID vaccinations and tests. San Diego requires all employees to be vaccinated for COVID, they but let about 1,000 employees skip the vaccine for religious reasons. Those employees then have to get tested weekly, but a small group refused that, too. Investigative Reporter Claire Trageser, KPBS New report on new cyber-social threat for regions with large Hindu communities, like the San Francisco Bay Area, reveal real world security concerns. Rutgers University report finds white nationalists and other extremists on social media are bubbling with genocidal hate memes against Hindus. Reporter Rachael Myrow, KQED's Silicon Valley Desk The Tulare County Fairgrounds served as one of the country's ten assembly centers for many Japanese Americans who were sent to concentration camps during World War II. Fresno and other fairgrounds that served as assembly centers have memorials, but Tulare does not. Mission Oak HS students are looking to change that. Reporter Joshua Yeager, KVPR If just one drone enters an area where firefighters are using aircraft to battle a blaze, the whole aerial operation has to grind to a halt. A new partnership between LA County Fire and the FBI looks to deter drone flights that could hamper fire suppression efforts. Reporter Matt Guilhem, KCRW Last weekend the Bill Pickett Rodeo made a stop in the Bay Area. Next it heads to Los Angeles. Black cowboy culture runs deep in California. Meet a Bay Area Black cowboy who's joining the rodeo for the first time. Reporter Annelise Finney, KQED
Firefighters attempt to save giant Sequoias as Yosemite wildfire grows. Plus, Jan 6th Committee Holds 7th public hearing today. And, new COVID variant rapidly spreads, warnings of possible mask mandate return.
Wildfires again threaten iconic Giant Sequoias, this time in Yosemite; Offshore wind power is booming --- and China is leading the way; PLUS: Utah's Great Salt Lake is drying up... All that and more in today's Green News Report!
Have you ever looked up at something much larger than yourself and felt teeny tiny, but in a good way? That's the feeling I get when I walk among giant sequoias. It is pure wonderment. Join me as I learn more about this spectacular species from Wendy Harrison, who spent 30 years as an interpreter at Calaveras Big Trees State Park and now leads the park's California Naturalist program. In our conversation, we discuss the ancient origins of these trees, what kinds of plants and animals live around them and depend on them, something called “sequoia blood,” how they spread their seeds, what's going on waaaaay up high in their branches, their relationship with fire, the heartbreaking story of the mother of the forest, and where they can be found today so you can go experience them for yourself. Here are some relevant links from the episode: National Parks Service--"Giant Sequoias and Fire" Save the Redwoods--"Giant Sequoia and Fire" Seed Viability Calaveras Big Trees State Park Website Canopy Soils UCANR Page on Giant Sequoia Mycorrhiza Mother of the Forest Wikipedia page with photos You can find me on Instagram or Tiktok @goldenstatenaturalist. You can find me on Patreon at www.patreon.com/michellefullner My website is www.goldenstatenaturalist.com The theme song is called "i dunno" by grapes and can be found here. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Receive waves of love from the angels while you get ready for a good night's sleep. Then Laurel wanders through Sunset magazine from 1900. She will share snippets from articles about Santa Monica, the San Joaquin Valley, tips for the woman traveler and some exuberant writing about the Giant Sequoias and Yosemite. The story begins at 8:47You can learn more about Laurel and the angels at illuminatingsouls.comReceive an inspirational message from Laurel + Illuminating Souls each day via email. Join our Daily Inspiration Blast for a sweet little morsel of goodness delivered to your mailbox Monday thru Friday. Find daily inspirational messages on the Illuminating Souls Facebook page
Two Starbucks stores in Santa Cruz have voted to become the first in the state to unionize. Since January, more than 20 Starbucks stores in California have started the process to unionize – joining hundreds of others across the U.S. Resident doctors gathered in front of LA County-USC Medical Center in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday to protest low pay. It's just the latest in a string of healthcare-related protests across the state in recent months. Reporter: Jackie Fortier, KPCC The June primary is just weeks away, and we have our third story in a series examining the field of candidates running to be California Attorney General. No-party-preference candidate Anne Marie Schubert is a lifelong prosecutor and current Sacarmento County District Attorney. Reporter: Marisa Lagos, KQED Lawmakers advanced a bill Wednesday that would get rid of a rule in the state's constitution that has stymied affordable housing developments in California for decades. It's called Article 34 and it's embedded in California's constitution. It forces cities to get voter approval to build public housing. Reporter: Molly Solomon, KQED Giant Sequoias are now on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Endangered Species Red List due to the threat of drought and wildfires in their natural habitat in the U.S., particularly in California. Now, a group in the UK is planting and nurturing thousands of Giant Sequoias to offer a more secure future for the species. Guest: Henry Emson, Founder One Life One Tree
Environmentalist and Santa Fe Independent Film Festival Advisory Board member Kimi Grean talks about the SFiFF environmental films, plus her work with ancient trees and film students with your hosts Gary Farmer and Jacques Paisner and Producer Liesette Bailey 1pm MST 1260KTRC, 1037fm and on the web at santa fe dot com #filmsantafe #sfiff #santafefilm #nmfilm #nmtrue #filmradio
How are extreme events transforming sequoia forests in the western US.? And what are land managers doing about it? Dr. Christy Brigham, Chief of Resources Management and Science at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, and Dr. Joanna Nelson, Director of science and conservation planning with Save the Redwoods League, visited with us to share their knowledge and experiences working to conserve these iconic trees. Image credit: Pixabay Relevant links:Sequoia and Kings Canyon - National Park ServiceSave the Redwoods LeagueGiant Sequoia Lands CoalitionIf you're enjoying this podcast, please consider rating us and/or leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts, Podcast Addict, or Podchaser Thanks!Follow us on Twitter @RainShinePodNever miss an episode! Sign up to get an email alert whenever a new episode publishes (http://eepurl.com/hRuJ5H)Have a suggestion for a future episode? Please tell us!Come Rain or Shine affiliate links:DOI Southwest CASC: https://www.swcasc.arizona.edu/USDA Southwest Climate Hub: https://www.climatehubs.usda.gov/hubs/southwestSustainable Southwest Beef Project: https://southwestbeef.org/
Yosemite National Park, one of the ecological treasures of the United States, is located in northern California. The seven square miles (18 sq km) Yosemite Valley is the most popular part of the park. The park features granite monoliths, waterfalls, streams, and Giant Sequoias.Yosemite National Park offers breathtaking views, incredible rock formations, and the largest waterfall in North America. As one of America's most beautiful and beloved national parks, it offers an experience of a lifetime for the entire family.Yosemite National Park was literally carved into the earth by the movement of enormous glaciers. This created some unique topographical features not found anywhere else in the world, including five of the tallest waterfalls on Earth.Visit Yosemite in the Spring to see the waterfalls at their fullest, carrying the melting snow down the mountains. Whether you're a novice hiker or an adventure seeker, there are trails for everyone that lead to the waterfalls.Animal lovers and bird watchers should seriously consider making a trip to Yosemite. There are over 400 species of animals inhabiting Yosemite, and 10% of them have special protection status, including the beloved Sierra Nevada Red Fox. During a hike in Yosemite, you have a good chance of seeing bobcats, mule deer, and bighorn sheep.“Spectacular” does not adequately describe the sunsets at Yosemite National Park. Many opt to spend a day scaling the face of El Capitan to experience the world-famous sunsets from its peak. Other great sunset watching locations are Three Brothers peaks and the banks of the Merced River.You will find the full transcript at https://interspanish.buzzsprout.comAs always, I really appreciate your thoughts and feedback about the show. You can reach out to me :Email: InterSpanishPodcast@gmail.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUn1MRmbmxL0ePiYDGfsJVwFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/interspanishPodcast/about/?ref=page_internalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/interspanish/
Severe fires killed sequoias in 2020 and 2021. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/
It's time for this month's National Park News episode. The National Park Service has a new director, fires have killed up to 19% of giant sequoia trees in California in just two years, the body of a man who went missing in the 80s has been found in Rocky Mountain National Park, and more.
On this episode of Talking NorCal, Zach and Bob break down the news of the week including 20 percent of the world's giant sequoias burned in NorCal fires, a college teacher charged with starting fires around the Dixie Fire, E. coli testing results on the American River, Chinook salmon attempting to spawn in a graffiti filled channel in the Bay Area and the upcoming La Nina winter. Then, they sit down with Randy Robbins to discuss his groundbreaking photography of the Lassen Pack. Finally, they talk about the NorCal breweries who won big at the Great American Beer Festival and what's on the menu for Thanksgiving dinner.
Read or listen to the morning news headlines for Monday, Nov. 22, 2021.
Two massive California wildfires that erupted during a lightning storm on September 9 have continued to threaten groves of giant sequoia trees in the southern Sierra Nevada mountains. As of the beginning of October, flames from the KNP Complex fire had burned in or passed through 11 sequoia groves, including the famed Giant Forest in […]
Eugene Oregon has some hugely impressive trees and canopy management tools. We interview City of Eugene Urban Foresters Scott Altenhoff and Heidi Lakics, and learn how trees are intimately woven into Eugene's climate action plan and how Giant Sequoias are a key part of their urban forest.Resources:Interactive map of Eugene street & park treesTreePlotter Canopy Tool (new) produced by Plan-it GeoAmerican Forests Tree Equity Score toolEugene Climate Action Plan 2.0Mapping Eugene's urban heat islandApproved street tree list and planting guide2021 Giant Sequoias in 2021 - videoEugene tree storiesThe Biocycle Farm and biochar production at the farm
Wednesday, October 13th. California's giant sequoias - some of the largest, oldest trees on earth, were once believed to be resilient against fire. But as wildfires burning hotter, last longer, and rage through larger swaths of forest each year, these majestic marvels are burning and dying at a troubling pace. Can they be saved? Guest: Tim Borden, Sequoia Restoration & Stewardship Manager, Save The Redwoods League. Host: Matt Pitman
California's famous giant sequoias can live for thousands of years. But the KNP Complex Fire is just 11 percent contained, and is burning across nearly 50,000 acres, including treasured groves in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Another fire is also blazing in Sequoia National Forest to the south. Special correspondent Cat Wise got a first-hand look on a recent media tour with officials. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
California's famous giant sequoias can live for thousands of years. But the KNP Complex Fire is just 11 percent contained, and is burning across nearly 50,000 acres, including treasured groves in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Another fire is also blazing in Sequoia National Forest to the south. Special correspondent Cat Wise got a first-hand look on a recent media tour with officials. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
In Paris… the French are gawking at the Arc de Triumph. A massive stone war memorial in the heart of paris…that's been completely covered with silver cloth. It's a massive art project that will draw millions of people to stare over the next two weeks. Meantime in California… they're wrapping another monument. A living monument. This project is anything but art. National Parks workers wrapped the base of The General Sherman Tree. the mightest of the Giant Sequoias… it's 2500 years old. It's as tall as the tip of the dome on the Utah State Capitol Building. Wildfire's but a single mile away from the famous grove of giant sequoias… and to protect the legendary tree…. they'vey've wrapped the base of the trunk in tin foil. To imagine this… think of a wooden baseball bat. Now imagine putting tin foil around that little lip at the very bottom of the bat. That's what it looks like and what it seems like … is an exersize in futility. They're protecting the mightiest tree in the world with an aluminum foil miniskirt. And it turns out that aluminum foil is a thing in California this summer. Some nervous homeowners have wrapped-up their entire homes in silvery foil. Every inch from the ground up inc including the entire roof … the doors and the windows. That much fire resistant aluminum foil will run you $6000. In Paris… they'd call that art. But in California… it's called desperation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's a "NO" from a key FDA panel on vaccine boosters for most people. But may vote again on whether some older Americans should get another shot. We'll go In DepthThe FDA does not have to follow the advice of the panel but usually does.Then, jumping ahead to the end of today's In Depth: we're going to New York City to talk with a restaurant owner about how the first week of its vaccine mandate program is going. We'll talk with a member of the powerful IATSE union about why the stage managers, makeup artists and special effects techs that drive most Hollywood productions might go on strike.The Pentagon admits that it killed an innocent man and his family with a drone strike in Kabul.And Governor Newsom signs legislation that could up-end the idea of single-family zoning in all of California----and might just bring more affordable housing to the market. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's a "NO" from a key FDA panel on vaccine boosters for most people. But may vote again on whether some older Americans should get another shot. We'll go In Depth The FDA does not have to follow the advice of the panel but usually does. Then, jumping ahead to the end of today's In Depth: we're going to New York City to talk with a restaurant owner about how the first week of its vaccine mandate program is going. We'll talk with a member of the powerful IATSE union about why the stage managers, makeup artists and special effects techs that drive most Hollywood productions might go on strike. The Pentagon admits that it killed an innocent man and his family with a drone strike in Kabul. And Governor Newsom signs legislation that could up-end the idea of single-family zoning in all of California----and might just bring more affordable housing to the market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
97% of wildflower meadows have disappeared over the last 100 years, leaving just 1% covering the UK. Why ask why that matters. Nearly 500 saplings of the world's largest tree, the giant sequoia, have been planted in Brecon. The team behind the project says it'll be the largest plantation in Europe, and that each tree will offset one person's lifetime carbon footprint. A new report by the UN's Global Diversity Framework aims to preserve and protect nature and its essential services to people. It suggests reducing pesticide use by two thirds, managing agriculture, fisheries and forestry sustainably and conserving 30% of land and sea for nature. Presented by Charlotte Smith and produced by Beatrice Fenton.
At least a tenth of the world's mature giant sequoia trees were destroyed by a single California wildfire that tore through the southern Sierra Nevada last year, according to a draft report prepared by scientists with the National Park Service. The Visalia Times-Delta newspaper obtained a copy of the report that describes catastrophic destruction from the Castle Fire, which charred 273 square miles (707 square km) of timber in Sequoia National Park. Researchers used satellite imagery and modeling from previous fires to determine that between 7,500 and 10,000 of the towering species perished in the fire. That equates to 10% to 14% of the world's mature giant sequoia population, the newspaper said. “I cannot overemphasize how mind-blowing this is for all of us. These trees have lived for thousands of years. They've survived dozens of wildfires already,” said Christy Brigham, chief of resources management and science at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. The consequences of losing large numbers of giant sequoias could be felt for decades, forest managers said. Redwood and sequoia forests are among the world's most efficient at removing and storing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. The groves also provide critical habitat for native wildlife and help protect the watershed that supplies farms and communities on the San Joaquin Valley floor. Brigham, the study's lead author, cautioned that the numbers are preliminary and the research paper has yet to be peer reviewed. Beginning next week, teams of scientists will hike to the groves that experienced the most fire damage for the first time since the ashes settled. “I have a vain hope that once we get out on the ground the situation won't be as bad, but that's hope — that's not science,” she said. Today on AirTalk, we're learning more about the report and what it could mean for the future of California's iconic forests. Give us a call at 866-893-5722. With files from the Associated Press Guest: Christy Brigham, chief of resources management and science at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and lead author of the new report
One tenth of the world's mature giant sequoias were killed by the Castle Fire that scorched the southern Sierra Nevada late last year after a flurry of lightning strikes according to a new draft report prepared by the National Park Service. That’s an estimated 7,500 to 10,000 trees that had previously survived thousands of years of wildfires. Giant sequoias capture carbon dioxide from human pollution, provide critical habitat for wildlife and protect the watershed that communities rely on. We’ll talk about how far-reaching the consequences of losing these trees could be, the impact of this year’s extreme drought conditions on sequoia seedling regrowth and the outlook for sequoias in a changing climate.
Semiconductor chips are now built into everything from our refrigerators to our cars, so the current shortage has had huge repercussions........but..........could there be relief on the way? Could that new car you want finally be available? We'll go In Depth.The CDC says if you're fully vaccinated, it's probably safe to take off your mask indoors; but today, California workplace regulators are likely to disagree with that and keep all of us office-dwellers masked up.And if you ever wanted to fly at supersonic speeds on the Concorde but never got the chance .........your opportunity might just be a few years away, care of United Airlines.Here in California, bad news for the climate: new research shows a staggering amount of old-growth giant Sequoia trees were lost during a fire that burned last year.The Redditors are at it again -- doing that GameStop stock run-up with AMC .... again.And the message from the White House to major corporations on cybersecurity: when it comes to fending off hackers, you're mostly on your own. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Semiconductor chips are now built into everything from our refrigerators to our cars, so the current shortage has had huge repercussions........but..........could there be relief on the way? Could that new car you want finally be available? We'll go In Depth. The CDC says if you're fully vaccinated, it's probably safe to take off your mask indoors; but today, California workplace regulators are likely to disagree with that and keep all of us office-dwellers masked up. And if you ever wanted to fly at supersonic speeds on the Concorde but never got the chance .........your opportunity might just be a few years away, care of United Airlines. Here in California, bad news for the climate: new research shows a staggering amount of old-growth giant Sequoia trees were lost during a fire that burned last year. The Redditors are at it again -- doing that GameStop stock run-up with AMC .... again. And the message from the White House to major corporations on cybersecurity: when it comes to fending off hackers, you're mostly on your own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Here are your local news headlines for the morning of June 3, 2021.
A story of Forest who's in a forest, and is looking for some hope. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/NannyBea)
Bark Beetles Pose New Threat to Giant Sequoias Giant Sequoias are found along a 260 mile range on the slopes of the Sierras. Many of the trees are ancient, and face threats like climate change, droughts and wildfires. Bark beetles are now posing yet another challenge. Reporter:Ezra David Romero, CapRadio Test Can Now Detect Deadly Mushroom Poison in Minutes A team at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Northern California has developed a simple, portable test that can rapidly detect a deadly mushroom poison. The test is now available for sale online just in time for mushroom season. Chloe Veltman, KQED
It was a close call for sure. Had the government not stepped in to protect the land that today makes up these magnificent parks, the Giant Sequoias may have been lost forever. These amazing trees are a natural wonder everyone should see at least once in their lifetime. And the trees in the parks are not the only natural wonder. As John Muir observed over 100 years ago, the valley of Kings Canyon, surrounded by its towering cliffs, is as equally breathtaking as Yosemite. Yet today, only a small fraction of the number of people who visit Yosemite make it to Kings. In this episode, we talk about our visits to these parks and what it’s like to spend a few days walking amongst giants. Some topics we discuss include: When our Photo of the Day Contest began and how Karen ended up becoming the sole judge of our travel photos How we found out that Sequoia and Kings Canyon are managed as one unit Matt’s filing system for all of our park literature Hiking to the largest tree in the world in The Giant Forest in Sequoia NP Other must-see sites close to The Giant Forest like Moro Rock and a tree you can drive through Staying at the Wuksachi Lodge in Sequoia and what Matt tried to buy in the gift shop Visiting Grant Grove in Kings Canyon NP and the 2nd-largest tree in the world Camping and hiking deep in Kings Canyon And in our mail bag segment, we answer a question about which is better for hiking The Narrows in Zion National Park, trekking poles or one of those long, wooden poles you rent from a local outfitter. Links to more information: Click here to see photos from our trips to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Sequoia and Kings Canyon official website. Where to learn more about our books and travels Join the conversation on Facebook - we want to hear from you! Check out our Instagram account Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
THE ONLY TRUTH THAT MATTERS by Joan W. Hunter and Steven Cobos In May 1944, citizens are anxiously awaiting the Allied invasion of Europe while a gang war is brewing in the streets of Los Angeles. Cliff Thoms, an attorney forced from the DA’s office and now in private practice, and Lou Gomez, a homicide detective dogged by his checkered past, encounter gangsters fighting for control of the black market, the staff and patrons of illegal casinos, and a movie studio “fixer” who will go to any lengths to make problems disappear. The story provides a window on the wartime home front and the realities of the air war in the deadly skies over Germany as we follow the trials of Cliff’s client, Zoe, and her family. While her husband and older son are employed by mobsters and her younger son serves as a bombardier overseas, Zoe, “business consultant” and psychic, assists Lou and Cliff in their search for a pair of killers. Like in the preceding novel, The Truth Won’t Help Them Now, Cliff and Lou struggle to sort through lies and betrayals, and mete out some rough justice. As the characters wrestle with the big and little truths in their lives, love, war, and death force them to acknowledge the only truth that matters. Joan W. Hunter holds a master of arts in Spanish and a Ph.D. in Education from Claremont University and worked in public education for more than forty years. She retired in 2003. Until recently she and her husband lived off the grid on twenty acres of forested land in the Sierras where they cultivated Giant Sequoias. Steven Cobos earned a bachelor of arts in social sciences and religious studies from UC Santa Barbara and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of La Verne. Recently retired, he practiced law for twelve years followed by a twenty-one year career teaching classes for adults. Steven and his wife have two adult sons and live in Southern California. https://www.amazon.com/ONLY-TRUTH-THAT-MATTERS/dp/1952182026/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&qid=1599949645&refinements=p_27%3AJoan+W+Hunter&s=books&sr=1-3&text=Joan+W+Hunter http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/jhuntscob.mp3
Pastor Pedro brings 2 Peter to a close by reflecting on the Giant Sequoia Trees in Yosemite National Park. Throughout the 1900s, those entrusted to care for the park were alarmed at the lack of new Giant Sequoias sprouting in the park. For decades they searched for a solution to no avail, until one day a forest fire taught them the value of heat in the growth and development of these enduring behemoths. How is it that fire can both bring destruction and life? It seems what Peter's epistle has been telling us all along is that going through fire with God does not lead to destruction but new life.
Pastor Pedro brings 2 Peter to a close by reflecting on the Giant Sequoia Trees in Yosemite National Park. Throughout the 1900s, those entrusted to care for the park were alarmed at the lack of new Giant Sequoias sprouting in the park. For decades they searched for a solution to no avail, until one day a forest fire taught them the value of heat in the growth and development of these enduring behemoths. How is it that fire can both bring destruction and life? It seems what Peter’s epistle has been telling us all along is that going through fire with God does not lead to destruction but new life.
Kamala Harris and Environmental Justice / Healthy People Equal Healthy Forests / Forests of Rain / Note on Emerging Science: Plastic-Eating Mushrooms / Cloning Giant Sequoias / 'Forest Bathing' for Health Former Vice President Joe Biden's choice of Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate made history and highlighted the campaign's focus on environmental justice. Also, for many of those living in and near tropical forests, one of the only ways to get cash to pay for healthcare is by logging. Now a nonprofit is providing healthcare that patients can pay for with seedlings or manure. And Coast Redwood trees and Giant Sequoia are among the biggest and oldest individual living things on our planet, but were heavily logged decades ago. Scientists are helping restore these majestic, carbon-sequestering trees by cloning their DNA. Find this week's transcript here: https://loe.org/shows/shows.html?programID=20-P13-00033. . . . LEARN MORE about these stories and everything in our decades of archives at loe.org. We've got audio, transcripts, links, photos and more! . . . PITCH IN with your tax-deductible contribution at https://loe.org/about/donate.html. Thank you for your support! . . . FOLLOW US and join the conversation on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. . . .
Kamala Harris and Environmental Justice / Healthy People Equal Healthy Forests / Forests of Rain / Note on Emerging Science: Plastic-Eating Mushrooms / Cloning Giant Sequoias / 'Forest Bathing' for Health Former Vice President Joe Biden's choice of Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate made history and highlighted the campaign's focus on environmental justice. Also, for many of those living in and near tropical forests, one of the only ways to get cash to pay for healthcare is by logging. Now a nonprofit is providing healthcare that patients can pay for with seedlings or manure. And Coast Redwood trees and Giant Sequoia are among the biggest and oldest individual living things on our planet, but were heavily logged decades ago. Scientists are helping restore these majestic, carbon-sequestering trees by cloning their DNA. Find this week's transcript here: https://loe.org/shows/shows.html?programID=20-P13-00033. . . . LEARN MORE about these stories and everything in our decades of archives at loe.org. We've got audio, transcripts, links, photos and more! . . . PITCH IN with your tax-deductible contribution at https://loe.org/about/donate.html. Thank you for your support! . . . FOLLOW US and join the conversation on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. . . .
Kamala Harris and Environmental Justice / Healthy People Equal Healthy Forests / Forests of Rain / Note on Emerging Science: Plastic-Eating Mushrooms / Cloning Giant Sequoias / 'Forest Bathing' for Health Former Vice President Joe Biden's choice of Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate made history and highlighted the campaign's focus on environmental justice. Also, for many of those living in and near tropical forests, one of the only ways to get cash to pay for healthcare is by logging. Now a nonprofit is providing healthcare that patients can pay for with seedlings or manure. And Coast Redwood trees and Giant Sequoia are among the biggest and oldest individual living things on our planet, but were heavily logged decades ago. Scientists are helping restore these majestic, carbon-sequestering trees by cloning their DNA. Find this week's transcript here: https://loe.org/shows/shows.html?programID=20-P13-00033. . . . LEARN MORE about these stories and everything in our decades of archives at loe.org. We've got audio, transcripts, links, photos and more! . . . PITCH IN with your tax-deductible contribution at https://loe.org/about/donate.html. Thank you for your support! . . . FOLLOW US and join the conversation on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. . . .
Kamala Harris and Environmental Justice / Healthy People Equal Healthy Forests / Forests of Rain / Note on Emerging Science: Plastic-Eating Mushrooms / Cloning Giant Sequoias / 'Forest Bathing' for Health Former Vice President Joe Biden's choice of Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate made history and highlighted the campaign's focus on environmental justice. Also, for many of those living in and near tropical forests, one of the only ways to get cash to pay for healthcare is by logging. Now a nonprofit is providing healthcare that patients can pay for with seedlings or manure. And Coast Redwood trees and Giant Sequoia are among the biggest and oldest individual living things on our planet, but were heavily logged decades ago. Scientists are helping restore these majestic, carbon-sequestering trees by cloning their DNA. Find this week's transcript here: https://loe.org/shows/shows.html?programID=20-P13-00033. . . . LEARN MORE about these stories and everything in our decades of archives at loe.org. We've got audio, transcripts, links, photos and more! . . . PITCH IN with your tax-deductible contribution at https://loe.org/about/donate.html. Thank you for your support! . . . FOLLOW US and join the conversation on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. . . .
In today's episode I share the story of the Salmon who migrate through the Ballard Locks with how we navigate around the obstacles in our lives. How to Navigate the Coronavirus/Change with HopeThe Story of the SalmonIf you were a Salmon coming in from the Pacific ocean north of Seattle, Washington in the United States with the goal of spawning somewhere in the tributaries of Lake Washington, you would come into the Puget Sound, go into Shilshole Bay and continue up until you were stopped by a Dam. Now this dam is no ordinary dam. It separates the 20 foot above sea level freshwater of the Lakes from the salt water of the Pacific. Just like a dam stops the progression of water--it also halts the progress of the salmon and the boats. Unfortunately Sea Lions also know that the Salmon will be stopped here, and love feasting at this stopping point. Now, if you were a Salmon you might be thinking, What the heck! What happened to my goal to swim upriver and spawn. How do I get upriver when I am stopped by a dam and hunted by predators? I'm going to pause there and step back from this story and continue it in just a little bit. Navigating ChangeSo, what do you do when you hit a change--something that stops you--something that stops your progress? That is a hard feeling to have the rug pulled out from under you. There is nothing more frustrating than having your progress completely stopped. Many people felt this frustration when countries locked down during the Coronavirus outbreak. It was hard to have our progress--our normal lives--stopped, halted, or damned. Most experienced a decrease in bope. It think it is important to understand the concept of hope and what helps us have hope, so that when our progress is stopped or our normal is changed, you know how to pivot. Having Hope During ChangeOn last week's episode, Dr. Benjamin Hardy and I talked about hope. One of the quotes I read from his book was, (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/607021/personality-isnt-permanent-by-benjamin-hardy-phd/) , is “Research shows you cannot have hope without a goal.” Now, you might be thinking--"Tamara, that is crazy! Goals aren't connected to hope." But, the more I have studied hope, the more I have realized goals or how we envision the future has everything to do hope! If I were to ask you, "What changed in your future because the world shut down with the Coronavirus?" I bet you could tell me what changed or didn't happen in your life. Personal Example of Dashed HopesFor me and my family, we missed going on choir tour to California. Choir concerts were cancelled, piano and voice lessons were cancelled. School was cancelled. Heck--going to the store normally was changed. Our Spring Break trip to Yosemite and the Giant Sequoias was cancelled. I had hoped to go to Disneyland for my birthday in May--but it never happened. What happened to hope? It decreased because our family couldn't envision the future. It had changed. Life stopped. And it felt frustrating. People were clamoring trying to figure out how to solve problems and keep moving. How the Salmon Navigate Their ObstacleLet's go back to my story of the Salmon. They have come as far as they can go up the waterway and are stopped by the dam. But this is no ordinary dam. This is the Ballard Locks. The Ballard Locks and the Fish LadderNow, as the fish swim backwards and forwards trying to find a way through the dam, they'll catch the scent of fresh water, because they're drawn to it. Salmon have a very good sense of smell. And by following this fresh water scent, it requires them to go a different or perhaps a more difficult route up a series of what they call weirs--picture a giant water staircase. The Salmon press forward, propelling their bodies up and out of the water to jump to the next level 21 times before they reach the freshwater and can continue their journey. So my family and I had the privilege of visiting...
Hebrews 10:23 states, "Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful." This Greek word translated "unswervingly" was used to describe how in the midst of a tempest or storm, a ship's captain would bind or restrain the ship's wheel and rudder with ropes in order to stay on course. Failure to "hold unswervingly" would result in shipwreck. We are all in the midst of a storm, perhaps the largest and scariest storm any of us have ever experienced in terms of size and scope. This storm will test our resilience. This storm will test if we truly believe in this hope that we profess to believe in as followers of Jesus. Is this hope true, or is it just a nice sentiment we sing about with our lips, but struggle to truly believe with our hearts and minds? Is God, the one we put our hope in, faithful? Will he deliver on his promises? The answer is yes. God is faithful. God keeps his promises. God keeps the promises he has made, but God does not keep promises that he has not made. And while God never promises us a problem-free, storm-free, pain-free, sickness-free, trouble-free, death-free life, God does promise us in John 16:33 that even though we will have trouble in this world, in Jesus, we can have peace. We can take heart because Jesus has overcome this world. This is why we need to hold "unswervingly" on to our hope in the midst of the storm! Hebrews 10:24-25 gives us 3 strategies for holding on to hope in the midst of the storm. The first is to not give up meeting together. We need each other if we're going to hold "unswervingly". We cannot afford to abandon one another, desert one another, leave each other in a lurch or in dire circumstances. We need to be like the Giant Sequoias who don't stand alone, but stand together against the storms. Their roots are intertwined with one another, standing together as one. Second we need to encourage one another. We need to comfort and console one another. Third we need to spur one another on. We need to provoke, incite, stimulate, irritate one another on toward love and good deeds. Both encouraging and spurring is best done in relationship with one another, in connection with one another. We are not complete strangers, we are brothers and sisters in this together. We need to come alongside one another.So the question in the midst of this current storm, is how do we maintain social distance, without creating relational distance, so that we can meet together, encourage one another, and spur one another on as we hold unswervingly on to the hope we profess? Well, we're going to have to get really creative aren't we? Here are a few suggestions. First, take advantage of technology to make it face to face. Use Zoom. Use Google Hangouts. Use FaceTime or Facebook Live. Share stories. Share pictures. Share prayer requests. Share song lyrics. Share Scripture. Second, take care of one another. See a need, meet a need. As part of this church body, if you need help, ask for help. We are all in this together. As a family, we're not going to let our brothers and sisters go without. Third, pray for one another. Praying for others, opens my heart to others. It gets me outwardly focused instead of inwardly focused. Prayer empowers me to be selfless rather than selfish. So pray for one another. We can get through this storm if we do so together. Nobody's faith needs to be shipwrecked. We can all hold unswervingly on to hope through this storm. Let's lean into our relationships with one another and weather this storm!
In this inaugural episode of Little Yo Pod, I discuss Giant Sequoias and the role they played in the creation of Yosemite as a protected place, and how they influenced the National Park idea.
Description: Yosemite National Park in all of its wonder-- from Cook's Meadow and Glacier Point to hiking the Vernal and Nevada Falls Trails and beyond-- is stunning. However, it wasn’t simply the awesome views, granite walls and falls that stunned our family, but the sheer amount of people immersing themselves in the Yosemite National Park experience. Danielle, Bryan and the girls reminisce about their trip in early May 2019 and offer tips and recommendations for others wanting to visit and avoid crowds. Our Discussion Includes the Following: Why Bryan feels that planning is important when visiting Yosemite (2:45) How we spent our time in Yosemite-- after hitting the “weather lottery” (5:23) Challenges to planning your trip in Yosemite (6:32) How adjusting your expectations may help you enjoy the crowds and camaraderie in Yosemite Valley (7:19) Arriving in the park and getting our bearings at the Visitor Center (10:00) Court settlement - original names of several iconic lodging are reinstated (13:00) Mirror Lake (14:15) Advantage of visiting in spring - waterfalls (15:09) Unforgettable Vernal-Nevada Falls - strenuous, popular hike that is worth testing the limits of your kids! (15:53) Biking around the Valley to Happy Isles (25:16) Ansel Adams Gallery Camera Walk (30:48) Yosemite Conservation Heritage Center (Sierra Club) (32:27) Housekeeping Camp Beach (33:06) The Ahwahnee (34:20) Starry Night Skies over Yosemite through Yosemite Hospitality in Cook’s Meadow (36:18) Stops along the way from Yosemite Valley to Wawona starting with El Capitan, including tips for viewing climbers and parking (38:34) Bridalveil Falls, Tunnel View, Glacier Point (39:44) Wawona and the Wawona Hotel (42:14) Tom Bopp’s Yosemite Music at the Wawona Hotel (42:56) Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias (45:11) Tip: Check the date of The Yosemite Half Marathon when choosing dates and planning your trip! (47:31) Something different that Danielle wants to do on the next visit to Yosemite (48:36) Lottery for the backcountry campsites to visit the High Sierras (49:16) Our youngest daughter’s take on our Yosemite trip- Night skies, Vernal & Nevada Falls a rainbow joke, Tom Bopp (52:18) The “Firefall” around February (57:14) Our oldest daughter shares her favorite memories - bike riding to Happy Isles, waterfall hike, waterfall joke, Giant Sequoia facts (59:42) Tips for your Travels: Talk to a ranger at the Visitor Center when you first arrive at Yosemite. There is 20 minute parking at the Camp Store. Plan around the Yosemite Half Marathon if you wish to participate or avoid it. In cooler months, you may want to pay up for a heated tent at Camp Curry. It gets chilly. Plan ahead! It will likely be crowded as there seems to be no true “shoulder season” in Yosemite. Many of the waterfalls do not flow year-round, so if that is something you would like to see, plan to visit in spring. Bring plenty of water, especially on a hike like Vernal & Nevada Falls in warm weather. Check the park newspaper for special programs in Yosemite. You need a permit for back-country camping in the High Sierras. Don’t touch the large pinecones in Mariposa Grove! They will stain your clothes. Don’t forget your camera for some gorgeous and dramatic natural photos. In Yosemite, whenever you see those information signs, there is a photo opp! When traveling with family, schedule a day of solo photography ahead of time. Use a hotel shower cap to protect your camera from the rain in a pinch. Use what you have on hand, like a wallet or boulder, if a tripod isn’t available to you. Always backup your photos Always check the weather! Additional Resources From This Episode: Yosemite Lodging Yosemite Camping Reservations Wawona @ Yosemite National Park Sierra Club Yosemite Conservancy Programs Aramark: Experience Yosemite National Park - activities, tours, programs Guided Ranger Tours @ Yosemite Tree Ecology and the Giant Sequoia Moon USA National Parks: The Complete Guide to All 59 Parks (Travel Guide) Become a Patron through Patreon to continue this great podcast resource and our journey through these beautiful parks. Explore more adventures through beautiful parks. Contact us to tell us about your family adventures or ask a question. Visit our website for complete show notes.
Nevin Eckert has been researching holistic health, water quality and emerging water technologies from an unknown school of natural science for 23 years. As a boy and young man he was immersed in the nature of Giant Sequoias of California's Souther Sierra Nevada mountains. He worked in the forest gathering tree seeds for reforestation and worked the front lines as a radical environmental activist. His primary backgrounds are forest restoration and organic farming. His mission is to invoke higher levels of water consciousness to people worldwide inspiring people to obtain sovereignty for their personal health through the quality of water they drink on a daily basis. His philosophy is based in the understanding that when water is in its purest form and at its highest quality, its a "Living Substance" endowed with both physical and energetic qualities. He has created a custom drinking water system solution, configured with state of the art components, to purify and transform any water – from well water to the nastiest city water. This custom system delivers the highest quality drinking water, creating a medicinal spring water quality with therapeutic properties. TrueSpring "water quality solutions" independently represents an array of cutting edge water technologies. TrueSpring markets its products and services in the fields of wellness/holistic health, athletics, food production/chefs, green building and implements water quality solutions for agriculture, fisheries, rivers, ponds, lakes, wastewater and ocean harbors. Nevin maintains a network of working relationship with water researchers, inventors and authors worldwide. Over the hears has presented at numerous events and conferences. In 1994 Nevin discovered the life work of Viktor Schauberger. In Nevin'sopinion Viktor was the definitive naturalist. Viktor Schauberger lived from 1885-1958 and clearly outlined the fundamental workings of nature, its biological systems, their symbiotic relationships to the cycles of life on earth. Viktor was known as the “Water Wizard”. [www.truestspring.com]www.truestspring.com [www.naturbynevin.com]www.naturbynevin.com Dr. Cary Nuday offers her passion in helping people bridge the world of science and spirituality, and empowering them to have greater influence over their own health, wellness, and experience. For the last decade, I have been accomplishing this by researching and connecting people to the dynamic physics and history of water and what it demonstrates about the mechanics of health, consciousness, our Universe, and the intense spirituality present in all of Life. I currently conduct research and development, actively studying and creating the most effective methods of raising water's structure to improve bio-availability and life-promoting properties for both individual and agricultural applications. I also provide consultations, workshops, and seminars about water, EMF sensitivity, and the science of health and consciousness. Co-Utility Patent Holder for water-resonant therapeutic tools, offered to individuals, practitioners, and centers around the world, Author: Water Codes, The Science of Health, Consciousness, and Enlightenment Senior ResearchDirector Water, Inc. Baccalaureate studies in Alternative Medicine and Therapies Ph.D. Religious Theology Doctorate of Divinity For Dr. Carly, her Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/carly-nuday-752b17154/ Website [www.watercodes.com]www.watercodes.com Her book https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986268402/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_awdb_CDktCbP161S92
Tornado Clusters and Climate Disruption / Beyond the Headlines / Oceans Losing Oxygen / Note on Emerging Science: Matchmaking for a Frog Named "Romeo" / Cloning Giant Sequoias / In Search of the Canary Tree In this episode, climate disruption -- and resiliency. Outbreaks of tornado clusters are being stoked by climate change, with 40 on the day that the strongest one devastated Lee County, Alabama. Meanwhile, warmer water holds less oxygen than cooler water does, so as climate change warms the oceans, they're losing oxygen. Pollutants like nitrogen and phosphorus, also contribute to oxygen-starved "dead zones." The warming planet is affecting forests, too, but they can be amazingly resilient. A nonprofit is working to give Coast Redwoods and Giant Sequoias a leg up on resiliency by cloning the hardiest trees. And the author of the new book, "In Search of the Canary Tree," shares how forests, and communities in Southeast Alaska, are transforming in the wake of mass die-offs of giant cypresses known as yellow cedars. All that and more, in this episode of Living on Earth from PRI.
Tornado Clusters and Climate Disruption / Beyond the Headlines / Oceans Losing Oxygen / Note on Emerging Science: Matchmaking for a Frog Named "Romeo" / Cloning Giant Sequoias / In Search of the Canary Tree In this episode, climate disruption -- and resiliency. Outbreaks of tornado clusters are being stoked by climate change, with 40 on the day that the strongest one devastated Lee County, Alabama. Meanwhile, warmer water holds less oxygen than cooler water does, so as climate change warms the oceans, they're losing oxygen. Pollutants like nitrogen and phosphorus, also contribute to oxygen-starved "dead zones." The warming planet is affecting forests, too, but they can be amazingly resilient. A nonprofit is working to give Coast Redwoods and Giant Sequoias a leg up on resiliency by cloning the hardiest trees. And the author of the new book, "In Search of the Canary Tree," shares how forests, and communities in Southeast Alaska, are transforming in the wake of mass die-offs of giant cypresses known as yellow cedars. All that and more, in this episode of Living on Earth from PRI.
Tornado Clusters and Climate Disruption / Beyond the Headlines / Oceans Losing Oxygen / Note on Emerging Science: Matchmaking for a Frog Named "Romeo" / Cloning Giant Sequoias / In Search of the Canary Tree In this episode, climate disruption -- and resiliency. Outbreaks of tornado clusters are being stoked by climate change, with 40 on the day that the strongest one devastated Lee County, Alabama. Meanwhile, warmer water holds less oxygen than cooler water does, so as climate change warms the oceans, they're losing oxygen. Pollutants like nitrogen and phosphorus, also contribute to oxygen-starved "dead zones." The warming planet is affecting forests, too, but they can be amazingly resilient. A nonprofit is working to give Coast Redwoods and Giant Sequoias a leg up on resiliency by cloning the hardiest trees. And the author of the new book, "In Search of the Canary Tree," shares how forests, and communities in Southeast Alaska, are transforming in the wake of mass die-offs of giant cypresses known as yellow cedars. All that and more, in this episode of Living on Earth from PRI.
Today's Podcast includes Aeriol's Interview with fellow Vibrational Sound Therapist Brenda Negley and her work with sound healing, the forest and her community.Today's Meditation for Daily Reflection: My Mind has Unlimited Power.I hope you enjoy today's Podcast.Happy Healing,Aeriolwww.AeriolAscher.comGuest Bio: Brenda Bernal Negley Brenda's BIO:1985-1988: Army Veteran (served from 1985-1988) 1994: Graduated from UT Austin with a BS in Applied Learning and Development (their version of a teaching credential), with specializations in Special Education and Earth Science. 1995-2011: Taught in California for 16 years. Started with a Special Day Class, then taught at a Court Day School (Support the show (https://buymeacoff.ee/aeriol)
Your community can help raise you up or it can break you down, it all depends on who you surround yourself with. Throughout this series we will explore the importance of being vulnerable and building a core group to do life with. This week, join Pastor Ryan as he explores the stories of a man who had everything, a man who sacrificed everything for the Kingdom, and the importance of standing through the storms of life together.Support the show (https://elementchurchlaurel.com/give)
Join Jeff & Steph on their recent western road trip where they explored Death Valley and saw the Giant Sequoias. Life lessons on adventure, fear and having both thick skin and a soft heart.
Join Jeff & Steph on their recent western road trip where they explored Death Valley and saw the Giant Sequoias. Life lessons on adventure, fear and having both thick skin and a soft heart.
Environmentalists and the National Park Service win a halt to developer's plans for roads into Yosemite National Park. Earthjustice attorney George Torgun comments.
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