Megafires, individual fires that burn more than 100,000 acres, are on the rise in the western United States -- the direct result of unintentional yet massive changes we've brought to the forests through a century of misguided management. What steps can we take to avoid further destruction? Forest ecologist Paul Hessburg confronts some tough truths about wildfires and details how we can help restore the natural balance of the landscape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Folge vom 07.11.2017Why wildfires have gotten worse -- and how we can stop them | Paul Hessburg
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Folge vom 07.11.2017I survived a terrorist attack. Here's what I learned | Gill HicksGill Hicks's story is one of compassion and humanity, emerging from the ashes of chaos and hate. A survivor of the London terrorist bombings on July 7, 2005, she shares her story of the events of that day -- and the profound lessons that came as she learned how to live on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Folge vom 06.11.2017For the love of birds | Washington WachiraFrom the glorious crested guinea fowl to the adulterous African jacana to vultures that can pick a zebra carcass cleanin 30 minutes, Washington Wachira wants us all to get to know the marvelous species of birds that share the planet with us. If you're not already a fan of earth's feathermakers -- or concerned about their conservation -- you will be after you watch this delightful talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Folge vom 06.11.2017How we can end sexual harassment at work | Gretchen CarlsonWhen Gretchen Carlson spoke out about her experience of workplace sexual harassment, it inspired women everywhere to take their power back and tell the world what happened to them. In a remarkable, fierce talk, she tells her story -- and identifies three specific things we can all do to create safer places to work. "We will no longer be underestimated, intimidated or set back," Carlson says. "We will stand up and speak up and have our voices heard. We will be the women we were meant to be." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.