The hidden injustice behind wildfire fighting in California

Climate Curious

24-05-2024 • 20 mins

Did you know, the incarcerated are fighting California's wildfires? A practice which is also happening in 14 other States in the U.S. Royal Ramey, a wildland firefighter, is working to change that. Joining Climate Curious in conversation live at TED 2024, Royal shares how his nonprofit in California is helping the formerly incarcerated rethink job training and address the challenges they face re-entering the workforce.

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Created by TEDxLondon
Produced by Josie Colter
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Curated by Maryam Pasha
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