Podcasts about wildfires

Megan and Wendy wonder if Hallmark buried their stinker movies the week before the heavy hitters premiere. Listen in as they review "A Christmas Together With You" starring Laura Vandervoort and Niall Matter. Looking for something else to listen to? Check out our library of episodes! Which Countdown to Christmas movie has been your favorite so far this season? Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Megan and Wendy recap and review "A Christmas Together With You" which premiered on the Hallmark Channel on November 20, 2021. News and Notes This film was previous titled Christmas Alone Together.Wendy was talking about this magnetic poetry kit when she asked about how Hallmark writers name their movies.As many other Hallmark movies, this one was also filmed in Canada, including the Vernon and Okanagan Valley regions of British Columbia.Wildfires burned nearby while filming A Christmas Together With You.IMDB reported that this film had an estimated budget of $2.5 millions dollars.MentalFloss.com reports that most Hallmark movies have a $2 million dollar budget and the reason they shoot in Canada is because tax breaks can stretch the dollar.MrDustbin.com reports Hallmark actors make between $30k to $1mil on a movie. Max the Dog, played by Dax, was super cute in this movie and this photo pretty much sums up how Megan and Wendy felt about A Christmas Together With You. Campbell's Soup Product Placement in Hallmark Movies Did you catch the Campbell's soup product placement in this movie? It was like a one-minute commercial within the movie for mushroom soup. In case you missed the real star of A Christmas Together With You, we've included Campbell's Green Bean Casserole recipe below for you. Green Bean Casserole Want More Girls Gone Hallmark? Looking for even more Hallmark movie reviews? For just $3/month you can join our Pateron to get access to super bonus episodes. We've reviewed the following: My Christmas Family Tree (LOTS TO SAY ABOUT THIS Aimee Teegarden movie!)A Christmas Sail (This one is top of our favorites list this holiday season!)You, Me and the Christmas Trees ("Science for the win!" from one of our favorite Hallmark movie writers!) Check Out More from Megan and Wendy We are so much more than Girls Gone Hallmark. Catch up on our regular Tuesday episodes if you're looking for a couple of new girlfriends to hang out with. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast in the platform of your choice. We've got a ton of Hallmark Channel movie reviews coming up to cover the amazing Thanksgiving movie schedule!

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(Recorded September 2021) British documentarian Lucy Walker is asking big questions with her latest film, Bring Your Own Brigade. Specifically, why are there more catastrophic wildfires worldwide, and what could mitigate the destruction? Her gripping film focuses on real people impacted by two 2018 California wildfires, “The Camp Fire,” which killed 85 and nearly destroyed the town of Paradise, and “The Woolsey Fire,” which devastated parts of Malibu. Lucy's camera takes you from the horror of people struggling to escape the wildfires to disbelief as residents reject steps that could limit future destruction. Lucy Walker's other films include The Crash Reel, Countdown to Zero, Waste Land, Blindsight, and Devil's Playground. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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Could wildfires be depleting the ozone all over again? Staff Writer Paul Voosen talks with host Sarah Crespi about the evidence from the Polarstern research ship for wildfire smoke lofting itself high into the stratosphere, and how it can affect the ozone layer once it gets there. Next, we talk ticks—the ones that bite, take blood, and can leave you with a nasty infection. Andaleeb Sajid, a staff scientist at the National Cancer Institute, joins Sarah to talk about her Science Translational Medicine paper describing an mRNA vaccine intended to reduce the length of tick bites to before the pests can transmit diseases to a host. This week's episode was produced with help from Podigy. [Image: Janice Haney Carr/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Music: Jeffrey Cook] [Alt text: digitally colorized scanning electron microscopic image of a grouping of Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria, the causative agent of Lyme disease] Authors: Sarah Crespi; Paul Voosen See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike McKnight, Dr. Alan Taylor Penn State University, Ashley Watson Angler-Hunter-Fire Survivor Subjects Discussed: The disparity between ecologists views, forest thinning and treatment, the role of NGOs, the most destructive CA fires have been in the last 15 years, how areas may tend to burn the same, getting sick on a party boat, female repo truck drivers, having a cabin in the of a fire, trying to save and bug out before a fire arrives. Mike McKnight, Dr. Alan Taylor Penn State University, Ashley Watson Angler-Hunter-Fire Survivor Subjects Discussed: The disparity between ecologists views, forest thinning and treatment, the role of NGOs, the most destructive CA fires have been in the last 15 years, how areas may tend to burn the same, getting sick on a party boat, female repo truck drivers, having a cabin in the of a fire, trying to save and bug out before a fire arrives. Mike McKnight, Dr. Alan Taylor Penn State University, Ashley Watson Angler-Hunter-Fire Survivor Subjects Discussed: The disparity between ecologists views, forest thinning and treatment, the role of NGOs, the most destructive CA fires have been in the last 15 years, how areas may tend to burn the same, getting sick on a party boat, female repo truck drivers, having a cabin in the of a fire, trying to save and bug out before a fire arrives. Finding your cabin still standing. Subscribe on iTunes or your favorite App!

Wildfires have dominated the disaster news, especially in the West, due to the extended drought and then extreme temperatures impacting the ability of wildfires to be really huge, covering large tracts of land that can be larger than some states. One tool used to fight these fires are aviation assets, to include helicopters and fixed wing aircraft. This podcast does a deep dive into the type of organizations and aircraft used to fight wildfires, especially with fire retardant. Nicholas Lynn, Vice President of Operations for Neptune Aviation Services walks us through what they provide as services, the aircraft, crews and more. He also explains the strategy for when to use water and when to use fire retardant and how it is employed. This episode is sponsored by Bent Ear Solutions which offers comprehensive capabilities and deep industry knowledge necessary to help you solve the most complex issues of your organization. We advise public and private organizations on an all-inclusive approach to disaster preparedness that addresses governance, planning, operational procedures, technology implementation, training, and exercises in order to achieve a successful and sustainable program.

When wildfire tears through forests and neighborhoods it evokes horror, but in the not-too-distant future lies green and growing restoration of the burned-out regions. Bill Whittle and Alfonzo Rachel explore this metaphor for the scorching of our values, principles and Constitutional governance by the Progressive Left. The Virtue Signal comes to you free twice weekly thanks to the contributions of our Members. Membership confers privileges. Find out more at https://BillWhittle.com (click the big green button.)

Join us as fire ecologist Camille Stevens-Rumann helps us explore the increase in destructive wildfire, the drivers behind it, and potential solutions in a warming world.

Wildfires burn across Israel. Climate change or arson? Ministers cast votes unanimously in favor of Prime Ministerial term limits; Israeli couple arrested in Turkey now suspected of spying. Social Media links, Newsletter sign-up &, Support the show $ here: https://linktr.ee/israeldailynews Music: Sensitive; Mayer Malik https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbY_IrBC3a8 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/israeldailynews/support

To hear more from Zeke, check out Life with Fire Episode 14. More of his work with The Lookout can be found here: https://the-lookout.org/The paper authored by Valochovic and Knapp and referenced throughout this episode can be found here: https://fireecology.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s42408-021-00117-0To support Life with Fire podcast, consider donating to our Patreon, which can be found here: www.patreon.com/lifewithfirepod

Gridware was founded by Tim Barat, a former lineman, who developed the company out of frustration with the immense shortage of information available to the people responsible for providing reliable electricity to our society. Tim believes that this data shortage leaves grid operators forced to operate a fragile electricity grid to fail to identify problems. While the symptoms of this problem present themselves in many different ways across the globe, he believes the most chronic symptom is the increased risk of wildfire ignition occurring throughout the west. The company specializes in feeding real-time utility line tracking information to commercial and public utility companies to prevent wildfires and environmental damages due to powerline abnormalities. Gridware combines a cloud-based system with several different sensors connected to utility poles to provide consistent updates of environmental, mechanical, and temperature-related statuses. The device runs on solar power and uses patented wireless and satellite technology to provide a detailed account of the powerline's health 24/7 to the grid operator in milliseconds. Tim shares his inspirational story of going from an actual lineman to entrepreneur, trying to prevent issues and wildfires caused by utilities, and looking out for the safety of linemen with technology.

Like many parts of the world, the Netherlands experienced heavy rainfall this year. But unlike its neighboring countries, it averted disastrous floods. Henk Ovink, the Netherlands' first special envoy for international water affairs, joins us to discuss what lessons we can learn. And, there's evidence that the frequency and intensity of burning in Alaska have increased in recent decades — and that has scientists worried. As Daniel Grossman reports.

The biggest wildfires in Colorado have cost lives and caused millions of dollars in damage, yet no one knows specifically how they started. CPR investigative reporter Ben Markus has a special report. Then, "Operation Veteran Strong" is helping veterans transition back to civilian life and focus on being well. Plus, sharing stories of World War II.

Most people don't think about running for office when pondering environmental careers. However, California Assemblyman Eduardo Garcia may change your mind.In a state ravaged by air pollution and wildfires, Garcia has crafted policy that fights climate change. Recently, he introduced  AB 1500, which helped inspire the Climate Resilience Bond. This allocates $3.7 billion of the state's 2021-22 budget toward shoring up disadvantaged communities against “catastrophic wildfire, sea level rise, drought, extreme heat and flooding.” It also provides for infrastructure investments. “The connection here to climate, the drought, the fires . . . is recognizing that we have a serious crisis with mother earth,” Garcia said. “We've got some work to do when it comes to not just building the infrastructure, but the conservation aspect of it is key for the first time.”Garcia hardly followed a traditional “green” education and career path. He took time off after high school, then attended his local community college and completed his bachelor's degree at the University of California Riverside. His journey eventually led him to the Coachella City Council at 27. At 29, he became Coachella's mayor, the youngest ever elected in that city. In 2014, Garcia became assemblyman. Garcia believes that young people can help save the planet by serving others. “I never thought that going into public service would end up being a career,” he said.  “When I came to realize that it is something that one can do to contribute to the betterment . . . of conditions in our communities, I kind of got married to the idea. I've been doing it since.”Resources included in this episode: Ca.gov: Budget Summary A breakdown of how the Climate Resilience Bond will be used. Climate Candidates: https://climatecandidates.org/ To help people who want to run for officeAdditional Information:Sierra Club:  The Great Western Drought, Explained New solutions are required for water droughts caused by climate change.Ca.gov:  Bill Text AB 1500 Safe Drinking Water... Details of the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparation, Flood Protection, Extreme Heat Mitigation, and Workforce Development Bond Act of 2022 that Garcia introduced February 19, 2021.Desert Sun: Eduardo Garcia Continues Momentum in Assembly  2015 profile of Garcia's work in the CA Assembly.Follow Eduardo Garcia:Official Website: Eduardo Garcia Official WebsiteFacebook: Assemblymember Eduardo GarciaFollow EDF:Sign up for the new Degrees newsletter!Twitter: EDF (@EnvDefenseFund)Facebook: Environmental Defense FundInstagram: environmental_defense_fundLinkedIn: Environmental Defense Fund

Wildfires that devastate mountain communities have the potential to foul the water distribution system running underneath residential structures. But knowing which water pipes have been affected is challenging. Erica Fischer, assistant professor of structural engineering, is working with a team of engineers and scientists to develop and test sensors that can easily indicate if water pipes need to be replaced following a fire.

Richard Gill, PhD, is an ecologist and department chair in biology at Brigham Young University.Links to learn more about Dr. Richard Gill:Richard's biographyRichard's ResearchGateSubscribe: https://www.metergroup.com/we-measure-the-world/Follow us: https://twitter.com/meter_envhttps://www.linkedin.com/showcase/meterenvironment/DisclaimerThe views and opinions expressed in the podcast and on this posting are those of the individual speakers or authors and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions held by METER.

Bronwyn Slater at VeganSustainability.com explains the findings in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report. Vegan Sustainability Magazine is a free, online, quarterly magazine for vegans and non-vegans worldwide who are interested in the Environment and Sustainability. It's rooted in a non-violent ethos that advocates love and compassion for all living beings. They promote a sustainable lifestyle that meets human needs without compromising the ability of other species to meet their needs for present and future generations. Original post: http://vegansustainability.com/ipcc-sixth-assessment-report-2021/  Follow Plant Based Briefing on social media: Twitter: @PlantBasedBrief YouTube: YouTube.com/PlantBasedBriefing  Facebook: Facebook.com/PlantBasedBriefing  LinkedIn: Plant Based Briefing Podcast Instagram: @PlantBasedBriefing   #vegan #plantbased #veganpodcast #plantbasedpodcast #plantbasedbriefing #vegansustainability #vegansustainabilitymagazine #ipcc #climatechange #climatechaos #extremeweather #wildfires #flooding #ghg #methane #COP26 #animalag 

Our adventurers faded from the Battle of Trugalla after Jecht activated the Diademme Axorius. They now find themselves before the Great Mother where their world began... and where it may now end. Join Ambienitus and Brixeus Hammerbottom (Brad Richards and Ben Renfro), Jecht Liketheplane (Brad Renfro), Abraham Van Halen (Matt Smith), and Prothian Graymane (Eric Nemeth) as they continue their adventures in Ralvaria, led by Dungeon Master Paul Camper. Catch up on previous episodes at www.deathsavingbros.com. Get even more Death Saving Bros content by becoming a supporter on Patreon.Follow us on Twitter and other social media @DeathSavingBros or visit our website.Shop for official Death Saving Bros merchandise on Redbubble to get t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and more.The song “On the Shore” is by Kevin MacLeod at Incompetech.com. This track is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution License 4.0 and sourced from filmmusic.io.The songs “The Fifth Chamber,” “In Corridors of Yore,” “In Corridors of Yore (Organ and Celestra),” “Midnight in the Ashen Grove,” “Mother of All,” “Nightsky,” “Renouncing the Oath,” “Seven Stars of Arkus,” “These Walls Tell Tales,” “Those Who Writhe Below,” “Vela's Blessing,” and “Vonnedale Dawn” are copyright Will Savino and the Music d20 project. These tracks are used with permission. All rights reserved.The song “Circle of Wildfire” is by Tabletop Audio at patreon.com/tabletopaudio. This track is used with permission. All rights reserved.The tracks “Dreams of War,” “Night Attack,” “Raiders of the Apocalypse,” and “War Horde” are music by Orchestralis.The Death Saving Bros theme song is an abridged version of the track "Run" by Kai Engel from The Free Music Archive. It is used with permission under Creative Commons Attribution License 4.0.

In this episode, we explore one of the topics that is most requested by Life with Fire listeners—cultural burning. We spoke with Karuk tribal member Bill Tripp about his early experiences of cultural burning, and how those experiences reflect in his current work as Director of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy for the Karuk Tribe. We spoke at length about California's Senate Bill 332 (which was signed into law by Gavin Newsom just after Bill and I spoke back in September) and how it would benefit cultural burning practices, as well as how the Karuk Tribe is engaging its youth to return to traditional tribal practices like burning. Information about California Senate Bill 332 and what it means for cultural burners can be found here: https://www.siskiyoudaily.com/story/news/2021/09/16/these-two-new-california-bills-help-tribes-complete-prescribed-burn-projects/8363483002/ For those interested in donating to the podcast, the Life with Fire Patreon can be found here: https://www.patreon.com/lifewithfirepod

Wildfire smoke and community health are the topics on tap at a virtual symposium set for Nov. 12.

PG&E announced this week that it's the subject of a federal investigation for its possible role in causing the Dixie Fire, the second largest in California history. The utility also said it's likely to amass at least $1.15 billion in losses associated with the fire, which burned one million acres and destroyed the Northern California town of Greenville. We'll hear what's next for PG&E. We'll also talk about the high cost of fighting wildfire in the state, and the lessons that can be drawn from California's battles with recent mega-fires, which are expected to become more frequent as the climate gets hotter and drier.

Submit Your Topic!  -  @IgandUn  -  topics@ignorantanduninformed.com - Insta: Igandun Geoff loves all vampires, unless they sparkle. Max conveys Frank Langella's interpretation. Ben takes us into his life before venturing into Star Wars lore Plus - the neurological ramifications of child vampires and where wildfires come from.  *** Topic - Why do we find vampires [...]

Rural Wildfire Outlook FFA Convention Recap Stop, Look and Listen     00:01:09--Rural Wildfire Outlook--The state fire management officer with the Kansas Forest Service at K-State, Mark Neely, talks about rural wildfire incidents in Kansas this past year, and how the response to wildfires has improved under the new mutual aid compact with surrounding states...he also talks about taking steps now to protect rural property from wildfires during the fall and winter     00:12:09--FFA Convention Recap-- Kansas FFA state president Ashley Chandler and state vice-president Rachel Sebesta reflect on their experiences at the 2021 National FFA Convention which took place this past week in Indianapolis, and they acknowledge the achievements of several Kansas FFA members at that event     00:23:09--Stop, Look and Listen-- K-State's Gus van der Hoeven presents his weekly commentary on life in rural Kansas           Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Presenting a joint podcast production with Peter from The Daily Rios podcast (where you can also listen and subscribe to The Legion Project), where we will discuss, issue by issue, the 1984 Legion of Super-Heroes (volume 3) series affectionately known as the "Baxter run". "The Legionnaires are trapped on a world controlled by Universo and they don't even know who they are!" Timestamps: (00:44) Preamble, more Anniversary talk, and Legion comic book news  (18:30) Legion of Super-Heroes #32 synopsis and cover discussion  (31:02) General thoughts, art comments, and main discussion  (2:02:12) Who's Who 25 entries: Validus, the Wanderers, White Witch, and Wildfire.  (2:26:52) Legion related thoughts in Booster Gold #14  (2:34:18) Feedback, wrap-up, and outro Xum Yukinori art and podcasts http://xum-yukinori.blogspot.com/ Please leave comments below, send your comments to longboxreview@gmail.com or peter@thedailyrios.com, or chat with us @longboxreview or @peterjrios on Twitter. Thanks for listening! Intro theme: “Lost City” by RhoMusic https://twitter.com/ItsRhoMusic https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm2l0TFmixfahHLxpdyV5Uw/videos

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A new report finds that climate change is chiefly responsible for the growing frequency and severity of California's wildfires. The team of researchers from UCLA and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory based that estimate on how quickly dry air sucks up moisture.  Reporter: Caleigh Wells, KCRW Pacific Gas and Electric says it's received a subpoena from federal prosecutors, in connection with this summer's catastrophic Dixie Fire. The fire burned nearly a million acres and has led to investigations by CalFire and by prosecutors in several counties.  Reporter: Dan Brekke, KQED  Like so many other places in the country, California is grappling with its racist past. It's also looking at the idea of reparations for African Americans and Black descendents of slaves. A new task force is studying this issue, and families are coming forward to share their experiences. Reporter: Sarah Mizes-Tan, CapRadio In the wake of the Taliban's seizure of power in Afghanistan, Sacramento is struggling with an influx of refugees from the country. U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Beccerra visited the region Monday, and heard from refugees about the struggles of finding affordable housing, getting around without a car and enrolling children in school.  Reporter: Katie Orr, KQED Using fresh Census data, state, local and federal political maps are redrawn every ten years to account for population changes over the past decade and to even out representation. The maps by the nonpartisan commission are by no means final. But they show some potentially big shakeups in Northern California's congressional districts. Reporter: Nicole Nixon, CapRadio  Geneticists at the San Diego Zoo have found the first ever case of condor reproduction by just a single parent. Testing revealed two young condors, reared by two separate mothers, had only one parent. Their eggs were not fertilized by male sperm.  Reporter: Erik Anderson, KPBS

“Life is happening for us, not to us, and challenges are here to refine us, not define us.” Today's guest has faced death and loss more than twice and it taught her profound lessons and made her a stronger person. She was forced to reassess her life and started taking bold steps toward a greater purpose. Lisa Winston is a mother, TV host, producer, author, life coach, musician, and artist. She co-hosts Mindset Reset TV with Robert Clancy, she wrote the book Your Turning Point, she has produced and participated in many global summits, and she's been featured in masterclasses, radio shows, podcasts, and cable TV shows.   Expert Action Steps: Reframe your thoughts. Turn around the negative. Take positive action. Always act. Always have a system of accountability.   To learn more about Lisa Winston, go to https://lisaawinston.com/. To learn more about or buy Lisa's book, Your Turning Point, go to https://yourturningpointbook.com/. To check out Mindset Reset TV, go to http://mindsetresettv.com/.   Also mentioned in this episode: Brian Whetton's Yes Yes Hell No! https://www.corecoaching.org/yesyeshellno/ Matt Church The Thought Leaders Practice https://thoughtleaderspractice.com/ https://eckharttolle.com/ Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success with call Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

Ryan talks with recording artist Cautious Clay about his fantastic new record Deadpan Love. Hear the stories behind a few of the songs on the record and hear great tracks like, "Wildfire," "Roots," and more.Sign up for an exclusive Songs of Note episode and playlist here: https://mailchi.mp/5a4c0459fa02/songsofnotenewsletterFollow Songs of Note: http://instagram.com/songsofnotehttps://www.facebook.com/songsofnotehttps://twitter.com/thesongsofnoteMusic  provided by Tyler Ramsey.  Find Tyler on Spotify, Apple Music, and his website. 

The Heavy Hours are on a roll. Recently, they've written with Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys, recorded an EP in upstate New York with Simone Felice (who also produced Lumineers and Avett Brothers albums) and opened for St. Paul and The Broken Bones.  Today on the show, I catch up with Jonathan Moon (bass), Michael Marcagi (lead vocals) and AJ Yorio (guitar) to talk about all of that and get the scoop on their latest EP, Wildfire. We also find out what it was like doing an RV tour during a pandemic. This Cincinnati band is finding their groove as songwriters and enjoying every minute of it along the way. https://theheavyhours.com/ https://www.songfacts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/songfacts https://twitter.com/Songfacts http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ https://twitter.com/pantheonpods Hosted and Edited by Corey O'Flanagan https://twitter.com/ofe1818 https://www.instagram.com/coreyofe/ corey@songfacts.com Songfacts Podcast Spotify Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3IThMW5yB8XnFh5cS2gTxR?si=KAhiqWRcSIy5uxb2sZPFTA This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of From the Woods Today, Dr. Crocker shares information about another invasive species and how through some citizen science efforts we were able to slow the spread. We also have a segment on wildfire season in Kentucky, as well as a segment on deer collisions. 10.20.21 Watch Video From the Woods Today

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 […]

We know a lot more about the conditions on the set of Alec Baldwin's film in New Mexico, leading up to the accidental shooting and killing of the film's cinematographer--and it all adds up to a ton of unanswered questions about safety protocols and oversight when it comes to handling prop guns--so we'll go In Depth. And does Alec Baldwin face possible criminal negligence charges in the accidental death, and not just because he fired the fatal shot: does he bear responsibility as one of the film's producers? You might have noticed: it's raining! Up in Northern California, it really rained, for two straight days: so will it be enough to put an end to California's fire season, and does all of this wet weather put a dent in the state's drought? A new report charges that January 6th rioters communicated and coordinated--for weeks leading up to the insurrection--with some Republican members of Congress and even with some Trump White House staffers. You and I still can't see top-secret government documents pertaining to the assassination of John F. Kennedy, but we'll talk with a pair of lawyers trying to change that. And an admittedly disturbing story at the end of In Depth: how the federal government, universities, and pharmaceutical companies are conducting medical experiments on beagle puppies--and the effort to put a stop to it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TODAY's Holiday Consumer — NBC's investigative and consumer correspondent, Vicky Nguyen, has an inside look at the best holiday deals. Plus, a sneak peek at Hoda Kotb's one-on-one conversation with Sheryl Crow for this week's “Making Space with Hoda Kotb” podcast — all about her music career, path to motherhood and much more. Also ahead, the inspiring story of how a football team is helping a California town recover from a devastating wildfire.

Bill Handel is joined by Wayne Resnick and Jennifer Jones Lee to provide updates on news topics that include: Extreme and potentially 'historic' rain strikes California, raising risk of mudslides near the scars of wildfires, Alec Baldwin was 'practicing' with the gun when it went off, killing one and injuring another, and James Michael Taylor, best known as Gunther from 'Friends,' has passed away at the age of 59.

This is an encore of my popular wildfire in the west interview with Rick Halsey of the California Chaparral Institute.Don't worry, more great new episodes are coming.  Do you want to learn about bird migration forecasting? I've got you covered. And how about maximizing your nature observations when in the field? Covered again. And I have a bunch of other episodes and new projects in the works, too, from wild memes to beavers to mycelium - that confirms it! I'm really a fungi! Onto the encore of episode 9. And if you enjoy the topic of wildfire, also check episode #24 with Justin Angle.Rick Halsey is the author of “Fire, Chaparral, and Survival in Southern California”, and has a background in Environmental Studies, Anthropology, and Education, with degrees from University of California Santa Barbara and Cal State San Diego and UC Berkeley. He is the founder and director of the California Chaparral Institute, dedicated to preserving California's chaparral through scientific research, nature education, and activism. Chaparral habitats are expansive and the most important habitat at the wildland/urban interface in California's major cities. In this episode we discuss the myths and realities of wildfire. There are many eye opening insights that often get lost in our desire to have single, simple answers. That's the theme of the episode - nuance. Causes and solutions vary by habitat and condition. And while we focus a lot on California, the principles apply to much of the west.We discuss the ecosystems of the west, their historical fire behaviors and how that history was determined through charcoal records and tree ring analysis. We discuss the fact that huge, hot fires are not necessarily unnatural, and why the “fuel build up” narrative is often untrue, and when it makes sense. And the dramatic increase in human caused ignitions, which often occur at the more unnatural and dangerous times of the season. We discuss indigenous fire management and application and simple solutions for people living in the wildland-urban interface.We also delve into Rick's insights as an educator. His skill and dedication led to him receiving the McAuliffe Fellowship. Over the years he's fine-tuned his delivery and we discuss his wonderful essay on his transformation from lecturer to the engage model.Full Notes Jack CohenKeith LombardoRick's BookCamp Fire Paradise, CA disasterSanta Rosa's Coffey Park disasterStudy shows improved hospital recovery for park-facing patientsSanta Monica NRA wildfire chaparral resourcesABA Podcast Steve Maguire's high school ornithology classThe Nature Fix – Why Nature Makes us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative – Florence WilliamsWASP sprinklers

Biden meets with Manchin but still no budget agreement. Africa trying to end vaccine inequity by reverse engineering its own. Wildfire and drought filled California doused by a major storm. You can subscribe to Five Minute News with Anthony Davis on YouTube, with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Subscribe, rate and review at www.fiveminute.news  Five Minute News is an Evergreen Podcast, covering politics, inequality, health and climate - delivering independent, unbiased and essential world news, daily.

David and Rachel discuss the costliest disaster in Canadian history.

The Ancient Neanderthal Traces Hidden In Your Genome Just how much of your genome is uniquely human? It turns out the number of genetic components in the human genome that trace back only to modern humans, and not to other human lineages or ancient ancestors, are surprisingly small. In a paper published recently in the journal Science Advances, researchers estimate the uniquely human portion of the genome as being under two percent.  Many of the genes thought to be strictly connected to modern humans appear to relate to neural processes. However, traces of genes from Denisovans and Neanderthals can be found scattered throughout the genome—including strong Neanderthal genetic signals in parts of the genome dealing with the immune system.Ed Green, a professor of biomolecular engineering at the University of California Santa Cruz and one of the authors of that paper, joins SciFri's Charles Bergquist to talk about the study, and what can be learned by this approach to studying our genetic code.     Beavers Build Ecosystems Of Resilience Deep in the Cameron Peak burn scar, nestled among charred hills, there's an oasis of green—an idyllic patch of trickling streams that wind through a lush grass field. Apart from a few scorched branches on the periphery, it's hard to tell that this particular spot was in the middle of Colorado's largest-ever wildfire just a year ago. This wetland was spared thanks to the work of beavers. The mammals, quite famously, dam up streams to make ponds and a sprawling network of channels. Beavers are clumsy on land, but talented swimmers; so the web of pools and canals lets them find safety anywhere within the meadow. On a recent visit to that patch of preserved land in Poudre Canyon, ecohydrologist Emily Fairfax emphasized the size of the beavers' canal network. “Oh my gosh, I can't even count them,” she said. “It's a lot. There's at least 10 ponds up here that are large enough to see in satellite images. And then between all those ponds is just an absolute spiderweb of canals, many of which are too small for me to see until I'm here on the ground.” The very infrastructure that gives beavers safety from predators also helps shield them from wildfire. Their work saturates the ground, creating an abnormally wet patch in the middle of an otherwise dry area. Dams allow the water to pool, and the channels spread it out over a wide swath of valley floor. Fairfax researches how beavers re-shape the landscapes where they live. Across the West, she's seen beaver-created wetlands survive wildfires. Ira chats with Fairfax and KUNC's Water in the West reporter Alex Hager about how beavers are creating wetland oases that are surviving the West's new megafires.       DIY Halloween Hacks Trying to liven up your ghosts and goblins this Halloween? In this archival segment from 2013, Windell Oskay, cofounder of Evil Mad Scientist, shares homemade hack ideas for a festive fright fest, from LED jack-o'-lanterns, to 3D printed candy, to spine-chilling specimen jars.      The Burn Of Volcanic Beauty This week, Mount Aso, a volcano in Japan, erupted—spewing clouds of ash and smoke, but fortunately bringing no reported injuries. Meanwhile, on the island of La Palma, the Cumbre Vieja volcano has been erupting for over a month now, causing destruction and evacuations on the island, and dramatically changing the island's coastline.  Robin George Andrews, author of the upcoming book Super Volcanoes, joins Ira to talk about the terror—and wonder—of volcanoes, and why their behavior can be so enigmatic to humans.  

The Storm Skiing Podcast is sponsored by Mountain Gazette - Listen to the podcast for discount codes on subscriptions and merch.WhoFrank DeBerry, President and CEO of Crystal Mountain, WashingtonRecorded onOctober 18, 2021Why I interviewed himBecause Crystal is one of the under-appreciated giants of North American skiing. It has more inbounds skiable terrain than Jackson Hole and gets more snow than any ski area in Colorado. It’s not overlooked nationally because it’s hidden. It’s owned by Alterra, is the Pacific Northwest star on the Ikon Pass, and is seated in the shadow of Mt. Rainier, just two hours from downtown Seattle. But Crystal lacks the substantial bed base that would promote it from ski area to ski resort, that would make someone from New York or LA line it up beside the Wasatch or Tahoe or the I-70 corridor as a vacation option. So it’s mostly a local. A damn big one, with lights-out skiing and a voracious skier base. Maybe too voracious, judging from the recent pow-day traffic jams dozens of miles long. This is a big mountain with big plans, and I wanted to talk to the conductor of all this madness to find out exactly where it was headed.What we talked aboutWorking at Mountain Creek when Intrawest bought the place and replaced the entire lift system in one summer; “it’s almost impossible to run Mountain Creek”; why Intrawest sold the mountain and others, including Whistler; West Virginia skiing and why you need to hit Snowshoe; Crystal’s “extraordinary” terrain and enormous snowfall; the culture shock of moving from the snow-starved East to the snow-choked West; why Mountain Creek and Crystal are “not that dissimilar”; avalanche mitigation; the “rabid” Pacific Northwest ski culture; why Crystal went from perennial hidden gem to one battling chronic overcrowding; whether the ski area could ever build up a larger bed base; the enormous challenge of Crystal’s endless two-lane, un-expandable access road; why Crystal was initially unlimited on the Ikon Base Pass and why that proved to be unsustainable; what happened to passholder numbers when Alterra moved unlimited Crystal access to the full Ikon Pass; why the mountain had to stop selling day tickets in early 2020; why you may want to ski holidays at Crystal; why Crystal is moving to paid parking and how that will fund a mass transit system from Enumclaw; the amazing number of parking spaces Crystal loses to snowbanks each season; operating buses amid Covid; what might replace the Rainier Express; the difference between out-of-base lift capacity and overall lift capacity; a bold proposal to move the current gondola and add another; potential expansion up Bullion Basin; why Crystal abandoned that terrain several decades ago; whether the second base area or the Kelly’s Gap high-speed quad proposed on the 2004 master plan could still happen; why we may see groomed terrain in Northway; whether Crystal would ever upgrade capacity on the Northway or Chair 6 doubles; why we’re unlikely to see a chair up Silver King; which terrain could be included in a night-skiing expansion and what it would take to make it happen; and the tradition of the long season at Crystal and why that’s in no danger of ending.Why I thought that now was a good time for this interview“Crystal Mountain Resort is the sleeping giant of the Northwest.” – Peak Ski Guide & Travel Planner, 1994“Outside of Seattle, Crystal Mountain remains largely unknown. Too bad, because Crystal is 2,300 acres and 3,100 vertical feet of romping grounds.” – Skiing, October 1995“The region gets little press, is ridden almost exclusively by locals, and received biblical precipitation. … One of my guides claims it takes a few days to tear up Crystal after a big dump.” – Skiing, October 1999Welp, things have changed. The 1990s version of Crystal was, according to Lift Blog, a time machine owned by a ski cooperative. Boyne bought the joint, fixed it up, and, after a brief stint as an indie, Crystal ended up in Alterra’s quiver. So: a modern ski area, on the Ikon Pass, in the shadow of an increasingly affluent metro Seattle population that has exploded from around 2.5 million to nearly 4 million in the past 25 years, 100 percent of whom access the ski area via an endless two-laner.It’s quite a mess. This offseason, Crystal made two huge moves to address the chronic overcrowding that’s now as predictable as the mountain’s monster snowstorms: significantly reduce Ikon Base Pass access and implement a paid parking program. These short-term moves are the first steps in an evolving master plan that should address parking shortages, increase out-of-base lift capacity, and improve the overall ski experience. Crystal has huge plans, especially around its lift fleet, and I wanted to give frustrated skiers a window into how their current ski-day woes may eventually subside.Questions I wish I’d askedIn August, I rode the Crystal gondola to the summit with my family. Base area signs warned of limited visibility, but we had driven all the way out there already and I like riding lifts anyway and so up we went. Wildfire smoke, everywhere erasing the horizon. Rainier, normally looming epochally over the ski area’s summit, was invisible. With Sierra-at-Tahoe facing a limited season after extensive wildfire damage and Heavenly and Kirkwood facing down fire threats, the ski industry is reckoning with climate change as an all-seasons threat. I would have loved to have gotten DeBerry’s take on what this means, both for Crystal and for the industry at large.Why you should ski CrystalI mean, well, just look at the place:When ski writers talk about a “skier’s mountain,” this is what they mean. Vast dominions of raging terrain dumping thousands of feet off the summit. Very little grooming. Buckets of snow. This is trailblazing skiing – pick your own route, any route, do your best not to die. And why not? They don’t have 5,000 tourists at the base area to keep happy. Let the other mountains string traverses across the fall line to zigzag green circle boulevards from the summit. Crystal is a mega-mountain that still feels primarily like a ski area for skiers. It’s a must-hit.Just go, you know, on a weekday.Additional reading/videosLift Blog’s inventory of Crystal Mountain liftsArchival Crystal trailmapsDeBerry refers to “John” frequently throughout our interview. He’s referencing John Kircher, former owner of Crystal Mountain and brother of Boyne Resorts CEO Stephen Kircher. Here’s a really good overview of why he sold the mountain to Alterra shortly after Vail bought Stevens.More on the great powder-day fiasco of 2020 that forced huge changes in how Crystal manages skiers and traffic.Gregory Scruggs wrote an outstanding compare-and-contrast of the trajectories of Crystal under Alterra and Stevens Pass under Vail:The two biggest rival corporations in ski resort management staked their claims in Washington state in 2018 by purchasing two of the Central Cascades’ most beloved ski areas.Vail Resorts, based in Broomfield, Colorado, bought Stevens Pass, the lovably crusty ski area on one of the continent’s snowiest mountain passes reachable by road; meanwhile, Denver-based Alterra Mountain Company snapped up Crystal Mountain, a resort founded by Seattle ski bums at the edge of Mount Rainier National Park.…Numerous interviews with season pass holders from both resorts show that Crystal Mountain provided customers with a premier experience amid tough pandemic conditions — though this comes at a premier price. Meanwhile, Stevens Pass slashed the price of its Epic Pass last month in an attempt to make skiing more affordable after a season in which its operational struggles frustrated many longtime pass holders. Get on the email list at www.stormskiing.com

For Episode 206, we are joined by Jeremy McDonald, the founder of Wildfire Cigar Company Jeremy's an industry veteran and best known for his tenure at Caldwell Cigar Company. Now Jeremy has struck out on his own and has a unique venture called Wildfire Cigar Company. We'll talk to Jeremy about his journey and where things are going with Wildfire Cigar. In addition we will have our Live True, Sopranos and our Industry Deliberation segments.

For Episode 206, we are joined by Jeremy McDonald, the founder of Wildfire Cigar Company Jeremy's an industry veteran and best known for his tenure at Caldwell Cigar Company. Now Jeremy has struck out on his own and has a unique venture called Wildfire Cigar Company. We'll talk to Jeremy about his journey and where things are going with Wildfire Cigar. In addition we will have our Live True, Sopranos and our Industry Deliberation segments.

Photo: Credit SPUTNIK / SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY Burning peat. Smoke rising from a burning peat bog during a drought. In extreme drought peat bogs can catch fire and burn with a smouldering action producing smoke and noxious fumes. Once started the will often burn for months or even years. This photograph shows part of a fire that started in Russia in 2010, burnt for several months and destroyed 10,000 homes. . CBS Eye on the World with John Batchelor CBS Audio Network @Batchelorshow The wildfires abate; the permafrost ablaze. Svetlana Skarbo, Novosibirsk. @Siberian_Times http://siberiantimes.com/other/others/features/permafrost-is-ablaze-with-hundreds-of-wildfires-in-worlds-coldest-region/ .. Permissions Credit SPUTNIK / SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY https://www.sciencephoto.com/media/462442/view

In an emotional session, Sarah vents about an issue she's having with a coworker. This leads Doug to look deeper inside for what's really going on with her. As he helps Sarah slow down in the session, she takes a deep breath and feels the emotional weight of stress she's been holding and keeping inside. Sarah tries to stay controlled and worries that if she lets it out, it will all be tears. Doug and Mer break down the shift from intellectual to emotional realizations that Sarah has in the session.     Mentioned in this episode: Support Us: Your Mental Breakdown on Patreon Join Us on Social Media:  Your Mental Breakdown The Facebook Group YMB on Instagram YMB on TikTok

We loved this book! If you're also a fan of Practical Magic, Hocus Pocus, and books both spooky and pretty, Lana's newest work, Payback's A Witch, is a beautiful, fun, sexy rom com for your October. We discuss how to know when you've written *just* enough description (and the fact that many readers don't want to smell characters), writing villains we can't stand (who are just charming enough to be believable), and the creation of a magical system (which is somehow, at once, beautiful, believable, and escapist). Lana studied psychology and literature at Yale University and law at Boston University. She is a graduate of the Emerson College publishing and writing program and the author of YA novels Wicked Like a Wildfire, Fierce Like a Firestorm, Blood Countess, the forthcoming Poison Priestess, and the adult rom-com, Payback's A Witch, from Berkley Books. Lana was born in Serbia and lived in Bulgaria, Hungary, and Romania before moving to the United States. She lives in Chicago with her family.

Wildfire season is winding down across much of the Mountain West as cold weather moves in. But it's the perfect time to set controlled, or prescribed, fires to burn unwanted dead trees and underbrush that fuel larger wildfires.

In this powerful episode, Cassandra welcomes the incredible Chelsey Wildfire. This potent episode is all things feminine embodiment, healing patterns, creating safety in your life and leaning into your feminine. Chelsey provides such deep wisdom into healing and finding your purpose through finding balance in your feminine masculine.  Seed cycling is my favorite food based approach to happy hormones. Funk It makes it simple with their organic seed cycling kits! I personally use Funk It's seed cycling kits daily AND I love gifting them to friends! Use code “drc15” at checkout and you'll be on your seed cycling journey!!  Order it here - https://funkitwellness.com?ref=9   Together they talk about: What patterns indicate in our lives Self worth and the healing journey The pause of the pandemic How to instill safety into your body How to lean into your feminine The importance of boundaries What patterns in relationships can mean And so much more    Women's Circle Training mentioned - www.goddessceremony.com/certifiedcreatrix   Chelsey Wildfire, a Feminine Embodiment Coach, Soul Guide and Fearless Leader, is inspiring a global movement of women to ignite their inner flame, reclaim their power, love themselves more and break repeating patterns. She has a background in yoga, embodiment coaching, reiki and women's circles paired with her connection to Spirit and her own intuition. The way she combines energy medicine to bring the soul through a journey within and without is powerful yet blissful. Her ability to hold space for large groups through deep ceremony and transformation has been deeply appreciated for many years now. Her services include Feminine Embodiment Coaching, Mentorship, Soul Sessions, Women's Circles and Ceremonies. Topics she is well versed in are manifestation, releasing ceremonies, womb healing, cord cutting, self-love, inner child healing, shame work, and feminine energy. Her authentic passion for growth and healing inspires everyone she meets.    Connect with her: www.facebook.com/chelsey.wildfire33  https://www.instagram.com/chelseywildfire/  www.igniteyourwildfire.com   Get a free 30 minute call to find clarity on your own limiting beliefs, ignite your inner flame and be a catalyst for your fierce feminine to thrive with Chelsey https://calendly.com/chelseywildfire/discover Grab your Funk it seed cycling kit now! Use code “drc15” at checkout and you'll be on your seed cycling journey!!  Order it here - https://funkitwellness.com?ref=9

Support us here: https://canadaland.com/join Raging wildfires are now a normal part of summertime in Canada. Climate change comes at you fast, but the impact of these fires is far from equal across different regions. Those most likely to have to flee their homes are Indigenous people, and this disproportionate risk is only growing. The number of evacuees from First Nation reserves doubled over the last decade. Producer Sarah Lawrynuik travels to a remote Manitoba community to look at what fire has done to one community, and examines the implications for tens of thousands of other people in the years to come.  Further Reading: Social science research on Indigenous wildfire management in the 21st century and future research needs (Amy Cardinal Christianson) - https://www.publish.csiro.au/WF/pdf/WF13048 Indigenous fire teams in Sask. aim for bigger role after B.C. blazes - https://thestarphoenix.com/news/local-news/indigenous-fire-teams-in-sask-aim-for-bigger-role-after-b-c-blazes U of S prof studies impact of fire evacuations on First Nations (2015) - https://www.ckom.com/2015/07/17/u-of-s-prof-studies-impact-of-fire-evacuations-on-first-nations/ From the Ashes: Reimagining Fire Safety and Emergency Management in Indigenous Communities: https://www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Committee/421/INAN/Reports/RP9990811/inanrp15/inanrp15-e.pdf  The art of fire: reviving the Indigenous craft of cultural burning: https://thenarwhal.ca/indigenous-cultural-burning/   Additional music by Audio Network Support CANADALAND: http://canadalandshow.com/join See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wildfires across the American West this summer spewed out smoke full of particulates that darkened skies, created unnaturally beautiful sunsets and boosted health risks far and wide. This problem has been getting worse as the years go by. So how will we move forward?Today, we convene our monthly Masters of Disasters panel — L.A. Times air quality reporter Tony Barboza, wildfire reporter Alex Wigglesworth and earthquake and COVID-19 reporter Ron Lin — to talk about what makes wildfire smoke special, how to protect yourself and what the future might be. We also discuss reasons to be optimistic. And no, we're not apologizing for the corny jokes. You're welcome.More reading:Wildfire smoke now causes up to half the fine-particle pollution in Western U.S., study findsWildfire smoke may carry ‘mind-bending' amounts of fungi and bacteria, scientists sayAs ‘diesel death zones' spread, pollution regulators place new rules on warehouse industryHow to keep the air in your home clean when there's wildfire smoke outside