Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Does firefighting technology need an update?
Eighteen wildfires are scorching California today, with the Mendocino Fire on pace to become one of the largest in state history. But firefighters are using tools that haven’t changed in half a century.
By Madeleine Brand • • 48m ListenEighteen wildfires are scorching California today, with the Mendocino Fire on pace to become one of the largest in state history. But firefighters are using tools that haven’t changed in half a century. We look at new technology to fight the fire danger in California.
Image of Los Angeles firefighters courtesy of ATOMIC Hot Links
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5 storiesHow can we modernize firefighting?
Eighteen wildfires are scorching California today, with the Mendocino Fire on pace to become one of the largest in state history. But firefighters are using tools that haven’t changed in half a century.
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