• 90 Miles from Needles: the Desert Protection Podcast

  • By: Chris Clarke
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90 Miles from Needles: the Desert Protection Podcast

By: Chris Clarke
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  • Summary

  • Join Chris Clarke and a variety of guests as they explore the challenges and opportunities of the American Southwest's fragile ecosystems. Engaging interviews with experts, activists, and advocates on conservation, land management, and environmental justice. Science and sentiment, politics and philosophy, hiking and history, culture and creativity all go into defending the desert. Be forewarned: We are out to recruit you to the cause.
    2025 Desert Advocacy Media Network
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Episodes
  • Season Four coming soon!

    Season Four coming soon!
    Jan 6 2025
    Explore the vital efforts in desert conservation with the return of "90 Miles from Needles: The Desert Protection Podcast." Season four kicks off on January 14th. We explore the profound impact the desert has on global environmental health. Join the journey to save the desert and uncover why these landscapes are essential to our world.

    Become a desert defender!: https://90milesfromneedles.com/donate

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    2 mins
  • S3E37: BLM Cozies Up To Renewable Energy Companies

    S3E37: BLM Cozies Up To Renewable Energy Companies
    Dec 24 2024
    Join Chris Clarke as he discusses apparent collusion between Nevada's BLM staff and energy companies with journalist Jimmy Tobias. In this enlightening episode, explore the controversy surrounding the development of Greenlink transmission lines and their potential environmental impact. Discover how renewable energy initiatives are reshaping Nevada and the tensions arising from these changes. Learn about the concerns from diverse stakeholders, including the National Park Service and local conservationists, while considering the unexpected alliances forming in response to these projects.

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    37 mins
  • S3E36: Laughing Coyotes and Saguaro Dreams: An Unlikely Desert Awakening

    S3E36: Laughing Coyotes and Saguaro Dreams: An Unlikely Desert Awakening
    Dec 18 2024

    The desert is more than a landscape; it is home. Chris Clarke's personal narrative exemplifies this connection, merging personal reflection with broader ecological advocacy. For those invested in its fate, the desert isn't just a geographic location—it's an integral part of their identity, a family to defend. And as challenges of development and conservation persist, this community remains steadfast, ever-present in their resolve and bound by the timeless spirit of the desert.

    Key Takeaways:

    Desert Conservation Journeys: Chris reflects on a year dedicated to exploring and advocating for desert ecosystems, discussing topics ranging from Joshua Trees to border policy to water laws in Nevada.

    Personal Connection to the Desert: Chris shares personal stories that underline how the desert has become central to his identity and life mission, encapsulating the strong emotional and environmental connection.

    Collaborations and Interviews: The podcast featured numerous influential figures in desert advocacy in 2024, providing diverse perspectives on ecological and cultural issues affecting desert regions.

    Challenges and Triumphs: The episode touches on both the successes and setbacks in desert conservation efforts, emphasizing the persistent need for active advocacy.

    Community Engagement: Through listener stories and support, the podcast fosters a sense of community around the shared goal of protecting desert habitats for future generations.

    Notable Quotes:
    "I am the desert and the desert is me."
    "There is just something about this part of the world that speaks to me."
    "We are literally all related. How can we not defend this place?"
    "The desert needs you in 2025 more than it did in 2024."

    Resources:
    90 Miles from Needles https://90milesfromneedles.com
    Desert Advocacy Media Network https://thedamn.org
    Our Desert News Newsletter https://desertnews.substack.com

    Become a desert defender!: https://90milesfromneedles.com/donate

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    33 mins

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