2° Out West Podcast

At 2 Degrees Out West, a podcast of Western Resource Advocates, we examine the story behind some of the most pressing conservation issues facing the West. We talk with issue experts, legislators, researchers, organizers, conservation advocates, and more 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.

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WRA Mini Pod: Trump Administration Forces Colorado Coal Power Plant to Stay Open

How a False ‘Energy Emergency’ Forcing Coal Plants to Keep Running Hurts The West.

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Nevada is in Crisis. Here’s How it Can Get Back on Track.

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WRA Mini Pod: A Win in Arizona

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What is the Climate Cost of AI?

WRA Mini Pod: Water Meters for the White Mountain Apache Tribe

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Arizona, Nevada, and Colorado 2025 Legislative Recap

WRA Mini Pod: What’s Happening on the Colorado River?

Utah and New Mexico 2025 Legislative Recap

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The Power of Energy Planning: IRPs in the West

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WRA Mini Pod: EV Battery Recycling

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