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We’ve seen the devastation of the wildfires in Los Angeles and other places. We too live in a fire-prone landscape. What fire dangers might we be looking at? How will climate change affect these? And what does that mean for our homes and homeownership?
In this installment of Summer Forum, we take a closer look at these issues with Paul Rogers, adjunct professor at the Utah State University Department of Environment and Society, and Patrick Belmont, head of the Utah State University Department of Watershed Sciences.
Recorded on August 3, 2025, as part of the annual Summer Forum series at the First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake City. Special thanks to moderator Steve Glaser for hosting this installment of Summer Forum.
00:00 Introduction
00:26 Welcome – Steve Glaser
01:12 Chalice Lighting – Henry Whiteside
02:25 Introduction of Guest Speakers – Steve Glaser
04:33 Presentation – Prof. Paul Rogers & Prof. Patrick Belmont
37:00 Q & A with Paul Rogers & Patrick Belmont
1:11:09 End Credits
🌎 First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake City
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🙏 Summer Forum and the other programs at First Unitarian Church are supported entirely by the financial contributions of members and friends like you.
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🎬 Related video topics from First Unitarian Church
→ More Summer Forum presentations: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLouELW-J6FZYtna6Mor0EyGIWIA2yn1Fu
→ Climate Change: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLouELW-J6FZY6ZCX_2gUvwasavgFE-2G0
→ Environmental Issues / Nature: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLouELW-J6FZbGl3i7Iy3xA2S15vD-nRmI
We’ve seen the devastation of the wildfires in Los Angeles and other places. We too live in a fire-prone landscape. What fire dangers might we be looking at? How will climate change affect these? And what does that mean for our homes and homeownership?
In this installment of Summer Forum, we take a closer look at these issues with Paul Rogers, adjunct professor at the Utah State University Department of Environment and Society, and Patrick Belmont, head of the Utah State University Department of Watershed Sciences.
Recorded on August 3, 2025, as part of the annual Summer Forum series at the First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake City. Special thanks to moderator Steve Glaser for hosting this installment of Summer Forum.
00:00 Introduction
00:26 Welcome – Steve Glaser
01:12 Chalice Lighting – Henry Whiteside
02:25 Introduction of Guest Speakers – Steve Glaser
04:33 Presentation – Prof. Paul Rogers & Prof. Patrick Belmont
37:00 Q & A with Paul Rogers & Patrick Belmont
1:11:09 End Credits
🌎 First Unitarian Church of Salt Lake City
→ Website: slcuu.org
→ Facebook: facebook.com/firstuuslc
→ YouTube: youtube.com/FirstUUSLC
🙏 Summer Forum and the other programs at First Unitarian Church are supported entirely by the financial contributions of members and friends like you.
→ Donate here: slcuu.org/give
🎬 Related video topics from First Unitarian Church
→ More Summer Forum presentations: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLouELW-J6FZYtna6Mor0EyGIWIA2yn1Fu
→ Climate Change: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLouELW-J6FZY6ZCX_2gUvwasavgFE-2G0
→ Environmental Issues / Nature: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLouELW-J6FZbGl3i7Iy3xA2S15vD-nRmI
