Philip Dennison

University of Utah

Guest

Professor of Geography at the University of Utah; Director of the Utah Remote Sensing Applications Lab, which monitors fire danger and measures fire characteristics

Philip Dennison on KCRW

It’s another hot, dry year in the Western United States. At least 36 massive wildfires are raging in Oregon, Utah, Idaho, California, Nevada, Arizona and Colorado.

An Existential Challenge for Smokey the Bear

It’s another hot, dry year in the Western United States. At least 36 massive wildfires are raging in Oregon, Utah, Idaho, California, Nevada, Arizona and Colorado.

from To the Point

More from KCRW

Senator Dianne Feinstein is retiring at the end of her term and will not seek reelection. She’s led a three decade-plus career in California politics.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Back-to-back winter storms in Southern California have got us feeling the blues. Could it be seasonal affective disorder?

from Greater LA

Veterans Row is cleared from San Vicente Boulevard. What’s next for the veterans who found community there?

from City of Tents: Veterans Row

Violent drug cartels often dominate headlines about Mexico but the Ayotzinapa case reveals a more sinister involvement from the US side of the border.

from Scheer Intelligence

Two teachers — from an elementary school and a high school — explain why they’re striking in solidarity with LAUSD workers such as custodians and bus drivers.

from Greater LA

KCRW hears from parents, teachers, LAUSD’s Jackie Goldberg, and SEIU’s Lester Garcia as the district sits on the verge of a three-day shutdown.

from Greater LA

The Iran-Saudi deal spells trouble for U.S. hegemony but potentially a new chapter of peace and prosperity in a deeply troubled world.

from Scheer Intelligence

Californians can’t smoke green and buy grub at cannabis lounges under current law. A new bill could change that. Plus, could other states start to buy CA weed?

from KCRW Features

Panelists discuss Walgreens’ decision to stop selling medication used to terminate a pregnancy in 21 states, the Supreme Court’s rising popularity, and drawing the line between free…

from Left, Right & Center