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Hope in an Age of Megafire

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Explore the rising threat of megafires and innovative solutions in this 16-minute TEDxBoston talk by Allison Wolff, CEO of Vibrant Planet. Discover the definition of megafires and their increasing impact on communities and ecosystems. Learn about the importance of fire-adapted landscapes and the traditional knowledge of Indigenous peoples in forest management. Understand how AI and machine learning are being used to create predictive models for forest risk assessment and resource deployment. Gain insights into Vibrant Planet's mission to build community and landscape resilience in the face of climate change and wildfire. Hear from Wolff, an experienced technology and sustainability advisor, as she shares her vision for leveraging technology to protect forests and combat the megafire crisis.

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Hope in an age of megafire | Allison Wolff | TEDxBoston


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