Australia is fighting the worst wildfire season in decades, fueled by record-breaking temperatures and severe drought. A total of 28 people have died and more than 2,000 homes have been destroyed. Half a billion animals have been affected with millions likely dead. Is climate change to blame? How can nations best respond to the growing threat of wildfires and other natural disasters? FIU faculty experts tackle these questions and more.

Kevin Grove, professor, Department of Global and Sociocultural Studies

Mireya Mayor, director of the Exploration and Science Communications Initiative in the College of Arts, Sciences & Education

Richard Olson, Director, Extreme Events Institute and professor, Department of Politics and International Relations

Moderated by

David Kramer, senior fellow, Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs