Manola Secaira
Environment Reporter
Manola Secaira is CapRadio’s environment and climate change reporter. Before that, she worked for Crosscut in Seattle as an Indigenous Affairs reporter.
How Indigenous Knowledge Is Changing The Way California Tracks The Effects of Climate Change
September 22, 2021
For a long time, Indigenous knowledge has been ignored in Western science and academia. A recent report challenges this trend, by including tribal perspectives in research on the indicators of climate change.
Prescribed Burns Could Help Reduce California’s Wildfires. A New Bill Could Help Make Planned Fires More Frequent
September 16, 2021
California officials are falling behind on goals to treat forest land via prescribed burns. Advocates rallied behind a bill to make the burns more accessible, saying that it’ll take the effort of more than state agencies to catch up.
Here Are The Major Bills Passed By California Lawmakers In 2021
September 10, 2021
California lawmakers wrapped up their work Friday night. Here’s a sample of what they passed — and what they didn’t.
Climate Change Makes Megafires Like Caldor Fire In Lake Tahoe ‘Worse’
September 3, 2021
Conversations around the massive wildfires plaguing California have evolved substantially the past few years. Researchers say rising temperatures will only increase conditions that fuel these catastrophes years to come.
Amid Compounding Environmental Crises, Organizers Offer 'Resilience Hubs' As A Potential Solution
August 24, 2021
Environmental advocates are asking California legislators to rethink the state’s response to climate crises, rallying around the concept of permanent relief shelters for communities most impacted by climate change.
Caldor Fire's 'Explosive Growth' Following Dixie Fire's Playbook
August 19, 2021
Just like the Dixie Fire, it’s possible the Caldor Fire will decrease one day and strengthen the next. Firefighters and residents in impacted areas will have to watch out for sudden changes in wind patterns moving forward.