Cal Fire's Redwood Logging: Greenwashing or Sustainable?

Is California's premier firefighting agency undermining the state's climate goals? This episode dives into the controversy surrounding Cal Fire's forest management practices, particularly logging in the iconic Jackson Demonstration State Forest. Discover how logging redwoods, despite their carbon storage potential, releases massive amounts of carbon, potentially turning forests into zombie forests. We examine accusations of greenwashing, flawed carbon accounting, and the impact on wildfire risks and wildlife, as critics push for a logging pause and more sustainable solutions.

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