In Our Backyard

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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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On the Rocks

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05/20/21 • 35 min

As seas rise, beaches are disappearing. That’s a scientific fact. And, for communities on the coast that means iconic lifestyles are on the brink.

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When Lightning Strikes

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05/27/21 • 36 min

Think 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.

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Ep 5 Bonus: Life's a Beach

In Our Backyard

05/21/21 • 6 min

Rising 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.

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Ep 4 Bonus: Wildfire Prep

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05/14/21 • 15 min

California 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.

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Smoke Out

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05/13/21 • 44 min

Wildfires 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.

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Ep 3 Bonus: Heat Islands

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05/07/21 • 6 min

Do 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.

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Red Hot

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05/06/21 • 44 min

It’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.

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Ep 2 Bonus: Fresh Air

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04/30/21 • 5 min

Pollution 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.

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Power Lines

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04/29/21 • 42 min

California 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.

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Ep. 1 Bonus: Sherman Indian High School

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04/23/21 • 4 min

Sherman 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 ever in the time of climate change.

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How many episodes does In Our Backyard have?

In Our Backyard currently has 13 episodes available.

What topics does In Our Backyard cover?

The podcast is about Los Angeles, Society & Culture, Climate, Climate Change and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on In Our Backyard?

The episode title 'Ep 6 Bonus: Warning!' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on In Our Backyard?

The average episode length on In Our Backyard is 22 minutes.

How often are episodes of In Our Backyard released?

Episodes of In Our Backyard are typically released every 2 days.

When was the first episode of In Our Backyard?

The first episode of In Our Backyard was released on Apr 20, 2021.

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