1A Remaking America: Are Communities Ready To Handle More Intense Wildfires?

Wildfires are a growing threat in the American West, with climate change making them more intense and more frequent.Boulder County, Colorado, is still recovering from the Marshall Fire of December 2021. The blaze destroyed more than 1,000 homes and buildings. It was the most destructive wildfire in the state's history.As part of our "Remaking America" collaboration with KUNC, 1A visited Colorado for a live discussion to hear how the community is still recovering from the Marshall fire, and what state and local governments can do to become more resilient against climate threats. This conversation is part of our Remaking America collaboration with six public radio stations around the country. Remaking America is funded in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find us on Twitter @1A.