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    New podcast identifies the effects of climate change 'In Our Backyard'

    Climate change brings melting ice caps, rising sea levels, and more frequent storms. The effects are unique in Southern California, with its coastlines, deserts, mountains and megacities.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Apr 27, 2021 • 8m Listen

    Climate change brings melting ice caps, rising sea levels, and more frequent storms. The effects are unique in Southern California, with its coastlines, deserts, mountains and megacities. KCRW’s Warren Olney is out with a new podcast, “In Our Backyard,” that looks at how this region is grappling with global warming.

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    1. 0:00Republicans make up California’s largest group of vaccine skeptics, but hesitancy is declining
    2. 7:29Federal judge orders LA to offer shelter to unhoused people on Skid Row. Will it survive appeals?
    3. 16:45New podcast identifies the effects of climate change 'In Our Backyard'You’re reading this
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      Steve Chiotakis

      Afternoon News Anchor

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Jenna Kagel

      Radio producer

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      Kathryn Barnes

      Producer, Reporter

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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    The full episode

    3 of 3
    Why Republicans comprise California’s largest group of vaccine resisters
    1. 0:00Republicans make up California’s largest group of vaccine skeptics, but hesitancy is declining
    2. 7:29Federal judge orders LA to offer shelter to unhoused people on Skid Row. Will it survive appeals?
    3. 16:45New podcast identifies the effects of climate change 'In Our Backyard'You’re reading this
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