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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Why We Need Outdoor Equity Programs

Learn what Colorado has been doing to help get kids outside, and how we could do even more.

Two rafts navigate a river surrounded by steep, rugged canyon walls under a clear sky, showcasing the area's natural beauty and climate resilience.

Colorado River Stories with Kevin Fedarko

Scenic view of Sierra Nevada Mountain.Late autumn landscape. California,USA.

Building Climate Resilience with the EPA: How Federal Funding Helps Our Climate

A sunset scene with an orange sky partially obscured by clouds, a bright sun, and the silhouette of a tall cactus in the foreground, embodying nature's climate resilience as it stands resilient against time and weather.

What is Happening at the Arizona Corporation Commission?

Rock formations under a vibrant orange and pink sunset sky with scattered clouds. Dry grasses grow among the rocks in the foreground.

How We Can Fight Climate Change: WRA’s 2023 Impact Report

A tranquil stream, embodying climate resilience, flows between rocky cliffs under a blue sky, surrounded by tall grasses and sparse vegetation.

Why Water Meters Matter: Water Conservation with the White Mountain Apache Tribe

Harnessing Hope and Action for a Bright Climate Future with Haley Littleton and Kandice Cleveland

Aerial view of a winding river flowing through a desert canyon, forming a loop around rocky formations with varying shades of red and brown, offering a serene palette that prompts reflection on the psychology of climate change and its impact on such breathtaking landscapes.

Rapids, Resilience, and Recovery: Adventure Therapy with Fredrick Solheim

Aluminum cans on a canning line at Upslope Brewing being filled with beer.

Brewing up Change: A Sustainable Approach with Alex Ditto and Colin Schilling

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Uplifting Marginalized Communities through Clean Energy with Ona Porter

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