Only you (and forest management changes) can prevent wildfires
This fires season has been especially impactful as millions of acres have burned across the West causing large swaths of damage in its wake. Blaming and fault finger-pointing is running wild in politics and the media, but what can we really do to enact lasting change when it comes to fire danger? Design better forest management techniques and regulations, acknowledge climate change, and remember that for a large portion of the time, “Only you can prevent wildfires.” ‘Inside Sources with Boyd Matheson,’ Opinion Editor at Deseret News, takes you inside the latest political news and current events, providing higher ground for today's discussions. Listen live Monday through Thursday from 11 am to noon at 1160 AM and 102.7 FM, online at KSLNewsradio.com, or on the app. Listen on-demand as a podcast on your favorite platform or web browser. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Want more Boyd? Don’t forget to listen to his Deseret News podcast ‘Therefore, What?,’ sign up for his weekly newsletter, and follow him on Twitter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.