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90 Miles From Needles The desert protection podcast The North American desert is split by county, state, and national borders. The environment doesn’t exist in a vacuum, however.

It holds a diverse range of ecosystems, landscapes, cultures, languages and people. But the California desert, for instance, has more in common with the desert elsewhere than it does with many parts of California. You can say much the same about deserts in Nevada, Texas, Sonora and Baja California. Arid lands face many of the same issues in ecological, cultural and political senses. The American d

esert is a discrete entity that is too seldom respected, or even recognized as something that deserves to exist on its own terms.

90 Miles from Needles, the Desert Protection Podcast, interprets and explains the desert, its living things, its people and our cultures in a clear and compelling fashion. Our main focus is on the desert environment: what it is, what threats it faces, and what people are doing to counter those threats. In fact, the desert is a place where people can’t pretend they aren’t affected by the non-human world. So we will cover environment through the lenses of not just science and recreation, but culture, history, the arts, and politics as well.

90 Miles from Needles is a project of the non-profit Desert Advocacy Media Network. It features the work of journalist, writer, and activist Chris Clarke, who has been interpreting the desert for more than 30 years. He is joined in this project by the community of activists and others working to keep the desert whole. We hope you will find this podcast valuable, interesting, and fun. We invite you to visit our donation page to lend support. We can't do this without our listeners! Thanks! https://www.90milesfromneedles.com/donate

Request for help!We just redesigned our podcast website at   https://90milesfromneedles.com. We are certain that there a...
08/02/2025

Request for help!

We just redesigned our podcast website at https://90milesfromneedles.com. We are certain that there are bugs hiding in the thing, links that go nowhere, etc. If you have a minute to go find little issues with the new site and let us know about them, we will:
1) be really grateful;
2) thank you "on air";
3) send the three people who report the most problems a free t-shirt.

Join host Chris Clarke as he explores 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.

03/02/2025

No 90 Miles from Needles episode this week: our sole staff member is out sick.

New Episode
29/01/2025

New Episode

Episode Summary: In this extensive episode of "90 Miles from Needles," host Chris Clarke dives into the controversial Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating Station...

Heart and Jack are ready for some slot canyon walking in the newly established Chuckwalla National Monument.
16/01/2025

Heart and Jack are ready for some slot canyon walking in the newly established Chuckwalla National Monument.

14/01/2025

Chuckwalla National Monument, 600 miles of protected land, and the LA fires.

Found this morning on a BLM land dog walk: 179 grams of nickel-iron meteorite
11/01/2025

Found this morning on a BLM land dog walk: 179 grams of nickel-iron meteorite

26/12/2024

Hey friends! As we close in on the end of the year, we figured we'd share the ten most popular episodes people listened to in 2024. (As determined by total downloads in the first two weeks after publication.) Here they are, in comments on this post!

We talk to journalist Jimmy Tobias about his bombshell reporting on inappropriate coziness between the BLM in Nevada and...
24/12/2024

We talk to journalist Jimmy Tobias about his bombshell reporting on inappropriate coziness between the BLM in Nevada and energy companies.

About the Guest(s): Jimmy Tobias is a renowned freelance journalist who has carved a niche in investigative reporting with a focus on public lands,...

Reviews!
22/12/2024

Reviews!

How did YOU fall in love with the desert?
18/12/2024

How did YOU fall in love with the desert?

The desert is more than a landscape; it is home. Chris Clarke's personal narrative exemplifies this connection, merging personal reflection with broader...

16/12/2024

12/8 Saving desert tortoises one dumpster at a time

03/12/2024

🌵 Happy , friends! 🎉

💚 The Desert Advocacy Media Network spotlights the incredible work of desert protection groups across the American Southwest. Whether it's conserving habitats, advocating for policies, or educating the public, these groups are on the frontlines of ensuring our deserts thrive. 🌟

🙏 By supporting DAMN and 90 Miles from Needles, you're aiding these fantastic organizations and hundreds of activists committed to preserving our precious ecosystems. Every donation counts and helps amplify our collective efforts. Please consider giving today and making a lasting impact on our desert’s future!

🌀 Together, we can protect the beauty and diversity of our Southwest deserts. Let's make this one to remember. ✊ Text "needles" to 53-555 or visit 90milesfromneedles.com/donate

Text "needles" to 53-555

New episode! Our cool-to-lukewarm take on the election and the lessons we should take from it.
26/11/2024

New episode! Our cool-to-lukewarm take on the election and the lessons we should take from it.

Episode Summary: In this episode of "90 Miles from Needles, the Desert Protection Podcast," host Chris Clarke delivers an impassioned reflection on the results...

Free to subscribe!
25/11/2024

Free to subscribe!

See Chris Clarke speak on desert environmental issues at the Shoshone Museum in Shoshone, CA, 10 am November 30.

20/11/2024
In our latest episode, we talk with greta Anderson of Western Watersheds Project about Hope, the recently-demised Grand ...
19/11/2024

In our latest episode, we talk with greta Anderson of Western Watersheds Project about Hope, the recently-demised Grand Canyon Mexican Wolf.

Join host Chris Clarke as he delves into the poignant tale of Hope, a Mexican wolf, with Greta Anderson from Western Watersheds Project. Discover the politics...

18/11/2024

11/7 Donald Trump’s victory puts all eyes back on the border

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