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  • West of 100: Goodbye, listeners

    West of 100: Goodbye, listeners

    The West of 100 podcast comes to an end.

  • West of 100: Fire & Brimstone

    West of 100: Fire & Brimstone

    The backstory to Emily Guerin's report on the scientific debate over how "normal" severe fire is, and a travelogue from the Gila Wilderness in the wake of this year's massive blaze.

  • West of 100: Droughts past, present and future

    West of 100: Droughts past, present and future

    An oral history of the 1950s drought in West Texas, and a look at what the 2000 to 2004 drought could portend for the future.

  • The ski industry, climate hawk?

    The ski industry, climate hawk?

    Aspen Skiing Company Sustainability VP Auden Schendler, and professional snowboarder Jeremy Jones on why ski corporations and pro athletes should step up to the climate crisis -- and how they can do it.

  • The Excursions Episode

    The Excursions Episode

    Thought-provoking jaunts to inspire your own Western wanderings this summer: a visit to Utah's Sun Tunnels; a peek into modern hobo culture; and a beginner's guide to hitchhiking.

  • There's (still) gold in them thar hills

    There's (still) gold in them thar hills

    Soaring prices are driving a new gold rush -- among mining behemoths and small-time prospectors.

  • Lost and found waterways

    Lost and found waterways

    Rediscovering the forgotten rivers and streams of Los Angeles and Tucson.

  • The sound of silence

    The sound of silence

    The world is getting noisier. Should we worry?

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