In the wake of the massive Southern California wildfires, Blue Dot turns its scientific lens on the role fire has played on our planet and how that is changing along with the climate.

Blue Dot: Welcome to the Pyrocene— an in-depth look at the role of fire on our planet and in our communities

Blue Dot, named after Carl Sagan's famous speech about our place in the universe, features interviews with guests from all over the regional, national and worldwide scientific communities. Host Dave Schlom leads discussions about the issues science is helping us address with experts who shed light on climate change, space exploration, astronomy, technology and much more. Dave asks us to remember: from deep space, we all live on a pale, blue dot.

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Blue Dot: Welcome to the Pyrocene— an in-depth look at the role of fire on our planet and in our communities

Blue Dot: Welcome to the Pyrocene— an in-depth look at the role of fire on our planet and in our communities

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