UpFront

Should we stop having children because of climate change? PLUS; The Kincade Fire forces evacuation of over 2000 residents in Sonoma County

0:08 – Impeachment Watch

Mitch Jeserich is host of Letters and Politics, at 10am on KPFA and affiliated Pacifica stations. He joins us from Washington where he’s covering the impeachment inquiry from Congress.

0:23 – The Kincade fire in the Bay Area has burned at least 22,000 acres since it started Wednesday night. Shirlee Zane (@ShirleeZane) is on the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, and serves on the Board of Directors of the Regional Climate Protection Authority.

Updated Information on the Fire: CalFire.org

Shelters: sonomacounty.ca.gov

Hotline: The National Disaster Distress Hotline offers 24-hour bilingual (English & Spanish) counseling for fire PTSD, anxiety or feelings of panic. To speak with a trained counselor:

Call 1-800-985-9550 (toca 2 para espanol)

Or text “TalkWithUs” / “Hablamos” to 66746

0:34 – Host Jeanine Etter speaks to Alastair Currie (@AlistairCurrie1) of the British Charity Population Matters about the growing movement of people opting to not have children in an effort to combat climate change and make the planet more sustainable.

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