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Giant Sequoias Are Burning. Should We Replant Them?
As human-caused climate change and severe fires impact the wilderness, how much should humans intervene to restore “natural” conditions?
The California Report Magazine. August 18, 2023
Backpacking in the age of smartphones
Smartphones are making the wilderness easier to access, but no longer a place to unplug.
KALW. October 28, 2019.
Did social media invent the ‘super bloom’?
The hype may feel new, but Californians have been excited about wildflowers for a long time.
KALW. April 18, 2019.
Operation Pest Patrol
A three-part series on the history and impact of U.S. invasive insect policies, and their eerie parallels with immigration policies.
KALW. December 17, 2018.
Living with Lead Poisoning in the San Francisco Bay Area
A four-part series on the complex ties between childhood lead poisoning, housing, and culture, co-reported with Angela Johnston.
KALW. December 13 2018.
A Brief History of Bear-Proofing In Yosemite, From a Garbage Dump to Canisters
Bear-proofing designs like lockers and canisters exist to solve a problem humans created.
The California Report Magazine. August 15, 2018.