Wednesday, June 4, 2025
7 pm
As the climate changes, fires are becoming more frequent, intense, and unpredictable, raising urgent questions about how we can better prepare and adapt.
Join Toddi Steelman, a leading expert on wildland fires and vice president and vice provost for climate and sustainability at Duke University, how wildfires, climate change, and humans interact. Steelman will break down the fundamental drivers of wildfires and explain how climate change is amplifying each of these factors.
Through real-world case studies, from the devastating fires in Lahaina and Los Angeles to the broader patterns shaping our landscapes, Steelman will explore not just the risks but also potential measures towards mitigation and adaptation. How can individuals, neighborhoods, and entire communities take action? What strategies, from home hardening to large-scale fuel management, can help us coexist with fire in a warming world?
While the challenges are immense, there are also stories of resilience and hope. This discussion offers a critical perspective on the future of fire and what we can do together to live with wildfire.
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