In Our Backyard
13 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -Climate change is a big, global problem. But, in Southern California the impacts are unique. We’ve got megacities, coastlines, mountains, deserts, and forests - not to mention the diverse communities throughout. In Our Backyard is a six-part series from Warren Olney that explores how this region is changing and how we can respond. From pollution and heat on urban communities, increasing wildfire evacuations, property damage on the coast, and ecosystem collapse in our desert, this series surveys some of the most pressing issues we face. And it highlights stories of people around the region who are trying to stem the effects...now and in the coming decades.
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Ep 6 Bonus: Warning!
May 28, 2021 17:57 - 7 minutes - 9.04 MBWith rising heat, deadly drought, and erratic storms, the desert tortoise needs your help. And there are many things you can do, especially if you are camping over the weekend or driving to Las Vegas. Susanna Mann and Gabby Barnas from the Ivanpah Desert Tortoise Research Facility will tell you all the little things that make a big difference for our wildlife friends in the desert. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
When Lightning Strikes
May 27, 2021 17:55 - 36 minutes - 41.6 MBThink climate change doesn’t matter in the desert? Think again. It’s our greatest hope yet for a green future, but entire ecosystems are collapsing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 5 Bonus: Life's a Beach
May 21, 2021 17:54 - 6 minutes - 7.44 MBRising seas got you confused? Severine Fournier from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab explains the basics of our warming ocean as a result of climate change. What she’s got to say might melt your brain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On the Rocks
May 20, 2021 17:52 - 35 minutes - 40.3 MBAs seas rise, beaches are disappearing. That’s a scientific fact. And, for communities on the coast that means iconic lifestyles are on the brink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 4 Bonus: Wildfire Prep
May 14, 2021 17:50 - 15 minutes - 18.1 MBCalifornia wildfires are dangerous, but they don’t have to be deadly. Don Butz, Lakeside Fire chief and San Diego Fire Safe Council president, says we can protect ourselves by following simple steps from the American Red Cross’ Ready, Set, Go plan. We cover everything from managing gardens to assembling supply kits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Smoke Out
May 13, 2021 17:48 - 44 minutes - 51.5 MBWildfires have become a terrifying part of life in Southern California. And, they’re growing in number and intensity because of climate change. Not everyone is treated the same when it comes to disaster, though. And, that has a long history in this state. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 3 Bonus: Heat Islands
May 07, 2021 17:25 - 6 minutes - 7.36 MBDo you live on a heat island? Edith de Guzman from the Los Angeles Cooling Collaborative overviews the science behind urban heat islands and cutting edge ways we can be more informed about the most deadly consequence of climate change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Red Hot
May 06, 2021 17:23 - 44 minutes - 51.5 MBIt’s not called global warming for nothing. The Earth is heating up and urban communities are the first to feel it, and suffer from it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 2 Bonus: Fresh Air
April 30, 2021 17:11 - 5 minutes - 6.4 MBPollution blows. And not just for a warming world. Bryn Lindblad from Climate Resolve has a few tips to keep your mind and body healthy in the big city. From simple solutions like turning off your car while idling, to apps that tell you when it’s safe to enjoy the world outdoors, don’t miss this bonus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Power Lines
April 29, 2021 17:05 - 42 minutes - 48.9 MBCalifornia might be cast as a progressive state, but when it comes to environmental justice, there’s a lot of work to do. Especially when it comes to greenhouse pollution and its impact on communities of color. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep. 1 Bonus: Sherman Indian High School
April 23, 2021 16:58 - 4 minutes - 4.94 MBSherman Indian High School was once part of systematic genocide against Native Americans. It attempted to extinguish language and culture and millennia of sustainable, traditional practice. Now it’s a place of healing. Lorene Sisquoc details how the school changed its purpose during the civil rights movement to become a place where traditional culture is celebrated. From the Miss Sherman pageant to outdoor classes on gathering plants, the school revitalizes practices we need now more than eve...
Southern California Polar Bear
April 22, 2021 16:51 - 35 minutes - 40.4 MBSouthern California has a unique relationship with climate change. So what’s happening now? How did we get here? And what can we do? This episode explores all that. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In Our Backyard Trailer
April 20, 2021 16:38 - 2 minutes - 2.5 MBClimate change is a big, global problem. But, in Southern California the impacts are unique. We’ve got megacities, coastlines, mountains, deserts and forests, afterall. Not to mention the diverse communities throughout. In Our Backyard is a six-part series from Warren Olney that explores the ways this region is changing and what locals are doing to mitigate the effects...now and in the coming decades. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.