Ep. 43: Playing with Fire

Published: May 15, 2017, 1:57 p.m.

California is known for its severe wildfires, but did you know that the northern and southern halves of the state have different fire patterns? Considering the most significant drivers of forest fires in each half of the state, perhaps it's not surprising that the most effective fire prevention policies will address NorCal and SoCal separately. Water and Fire: Impacts of Climate Change, Keeley (IAP/ICCP) Socialize with science on Twitter using @ISGPforum with #ISGPforum, and read the policy position paper and debate summary associated with this episode at the Institute on Science for Global Policy's website: www.scienceforglobalpolicy.org. Disclaimer: The ISGP is a nonprofit organization that does not lobby for any position except rational thinking. Podcasts reflect the views expressed by conference participants. ISGP conferences follow an unique debate-and-caucus format. Distinguished scientists write 3-page policy position papers, then engage in 90 minutes of intensive debate with invited subject matter experts, policy makers, and other stakeholders collectively known as “the debaters.” Following the debates, participants engage in small, moderated caucus sessions to identify areas of consensus and actionable next steps. All conference participants then reconvene for a plenary session to compare the outcomes from each caucus group. For more information, please visit www.scienceforglobalpolicy.org.