Mining Episodes
Uncovering the environmental and social impacts of mining in desert regions, from gold and copper to rare earth elements, and how extraction threatens public lands and biodiversity.
Nov. 21, 2025
S4E43: Saving the Santa Rita Mountains from Destructive Copper Mining
Chris explores the environmental impact of copper mining in Arizona, focusing on the controversial Copper World project in the Santa Rita Mountains. Chris interviews John Dougherty, Executive Director of Save the Scenic Santa Ritas, discussing the ecological destruction, water issues, and community…
Aug. 8, 2025
S4E26: Episode 100 | Morgan Sjogren's Tales of Beauty, Rage, and Uranium
Morgan Sjogren shares an evocative reading from her recent book Path of Light : A Walk Through Colliding Legacies of Glen Canyon discussing uranium mining's impact on red rock country and the broader implications for desert landscapes.
March 4, 2025
S4E6: The Desert Speaks Out
Episode Summary: In this episode of "90 Miles from Needles," host Chris Clarke delves into two pivotal events illuminating the current challenges and triumphs in desert conservation efforts. The episode captures the essence o...
May 21, 2024
S3E16: Ash Meadows Faces New Mining Threat
In this episode we welcome back Mason Voehl from the Amargosa Conservancy for an engaging and informative update on the situation surrounding Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge and the threat of lithium mining explorations ...