How climate, crowds, and colonialism are complicating the concept of Wilderness

Kate and guest host Sterling are joined by journalist and producer Marissa Ortega-Welch to talk about her new podcast series, How Wild, which was recently released by KALW and distributed by NPR. The podcast explores how the concept of capital W wilderness is changing due to climate change, technology, crowding, and shifting views on colonialism.

News

• Leaked recordings detail a major environmental agency quietly gutting its workforce – Vox
• New Federal Rules Aim to End Tax Confusion for Tribally Owned Businesses, Boost Clean Energy Projects – Native News Online

Resources

• How Wild podcast

Credits

Hosts: Kate Groetzinger & Aaron Weiss

Feedback: podcast@westernpriorities.org

Music: Purple Planet

Featured image: Eagles Nest Wilderness Area, near Vail; Source: PDTillman/Wikimedia Commons

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