Brendan Cummings
Brendan is the conservation director at the Center for Biological Diversity.
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Aug. 22, 2025
S4E32: Joshua Trees are Still Caught in the Climate Crossfire
Brendan Cummings explains California's Western Joshua Tree Conservation Plan, the compromises behind the 2023 law and the difficult work of protecting climate refugia while development and fire continue.
Guest: Brendan Cummings
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Oct. 25, 2022
S1E20: California still doesn't know what to do about the western Joshua tree
The debate over protecting California's western Joshua tree continued long after the initial proposal for legal protection. This episode provides an update on the political and scientific discussions surrounding the species and explains why decisions made today will shape the future of one of the Mojave Desert's defining plants.
Guest: Brendan Cummings
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May 8, 2022
S1E9: Saving the Western Joshua tree
The western Joshua tree has become the center of one of California's most recognizable conservation battles. This episode explores the threats facing this iconic species, the debate over legal protections, and why the future of the Joshua tree is closely tied to the changing climate of the Mojave Desert.
Guests: Brendan Cummings , Christina Sanchez