Solar Episodes
Exploring the impact of large-scale solar development on desert ecosystems, communities, and public lands, along with alternative approaches to renewable energy that minimize environmental harm.
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Oct. 11, 2022
S1E19: Shannon Salter Fights to Save the Desert
At a demonstration in the Nevada Mojave, environmental advocate Shannon Salter discussed the growing pressures facing the desert Southwest and the campaigns working to protect public lands and wildlife. Together we explore grassroots organizing, effective advocacy, and why individual voices continue to make a difference.
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Jan. 1, 2022
Welcome to 90 Miles from Needles! Our inaugural episode
Welcome to 90 Miles from Needles, a podcast about the deserts of the American Southwest and the people working to protect them. In this inaugural episode, hosts Chris Clarke and Alicia Pike introduce the show's mission, explore why deserts deserve far more attention than they receive, and preview the science, politics, history, and storytelling that will shape future episodes. Whether you're a lifelong desert lover or a curious newcomer, this is where the journey begins.