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New York Times Journalist Explores The Effect Of Climate Change On California's Iconic Trees

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New York Times Reporter John Branch
John Branch

Joshua trees, redwoods and giant sequoias are some of California’s most iconic trees, and all three have been deeply impacted by climate change and wildfires. John Branch, a Pulitzer-prize winning New York Times journalist, recently explored this issue in an article titled “They’re among the world’s oldest living things. The climate crisis is killing them.”Valley Edition Host Kathleen Schock spoke with Branch about his reporting and what the future holds for these beloved trees.

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Kathleen Schock is the host of Valley Edition. In the show, Kathleen and the Valley Public Radio news team explore issues that matter to the residents of Central California through engaging conversations and in-depth reporting.