The Marshall Fire was, in many ways, precipitated by a perfect storm of climate threats we’ve experienced for decades in our region, primarily extreme drought since 2000. For many climate researchers, watching disasters like the Marshall Fire unfold reveals effects of climate change in real time. We speak with Louisville-based geographer and global climate researcher Lauren Gifford about the Marshall Fire and how it connects to the climate crisis on a global scale.
The recent Marshall Fire leveled some homes to the ground, leaving many others intact but uninhabitable due to smoke and ash. In some cases, the damage is so severe that moving back any time soon seems impossible. That’s the situation facing Bronwyn Brewer, a Louisville resident and single mom of three, who can't go home even though it's still standing. We speak with Brewer about her family’s experience, and navigating insurance and disaster assistance.
Today's episode of Colorado Edition was hosted by Henry Zimmerman (@kombuchacowboy). Our production team includes Tess Novotny (@tess_novotny). KUNC news director Brian Larson is our executive producer. Web was edited by digital manager Ashley Jefcoat.
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