2 Degrees Out West
Listen in as we examine the story behind some of the most pressing conservation issues facing the West.
2 Degrees Out West is a podcast for advocates and decision makers who want to fight climate change and its impacts across the West.
On 2° out west we talk with climate experts and advocates to bring you stories, experiences, and insights from their work in the places we call home.
We find, legislators, researchers, organizers, conservation advocates, and more to ask about what we can do to help protect the West’s land, air, and water – and, yes, to fight the climate crisis and hold global heating to within 2 degrees Celsius.
2 Degrees Out West
Latest Episodes
Bonus Podcast: What is the Plan for the Colorado River?
It’s hard not to be aware of the drought in the west this summer. If you've been following along, you probably know that the Colorado River is in a lot of trouble. The river is bankrupt. It already does not have enough...
How We Can Make Driving Safer for Humans and Wildlife
This podcast is available in a video format. Find that here:Cars have gotten safer in the last 50 years. Auto manufacturers and government regulators have spent a lot of time working on making it safer to drive. But ...
What You're Getting Wrong About Wildfire
If you live in the West, you've experienced the impacts of wildfire. In the last few decades, as the effects of climate change, unhealthy forests, and a drier west merge together, catastrophic wildfires have become a significant part of our liv...
Running Up For Air – Why These Runners Ran Until They Couldn’t
Running Up For Air – Why These Runners Ran Until They Couldn’tIn the West, we are on the front lines of air pollution. Major western cities like Denver, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, and Reno regularly rank among the worst in the entire coun...
WRA Mini Pod: Debunking Clean Coal
Clean Energy Expert Debunks Clean CoalIn a legally dubious 202c order, the federal government forced the broken, dirty, and unreliable coal power plant to stay open past its planned closure. The craziest part? The plant is currently bro...
