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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Arizona, Nevada, and Colorado 2025 Legislative Recap

Learn how WRA has helped states stay strong even as federal progress on climate action stalls.

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

Utah and New Mexico 2025 Legislative Recap

Wind turbines, symbols of climate resilience, are silhouetted against a dramatic sky with vibrant orange and blue clouds at sunset.

The Power of Energy Planning: IRPs in the West

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WRA Mini Pod: EV Battery Recycling

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Why We Need Outdoor Equity Programs

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

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

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What is Happening at the Arizona Corporation Commission?

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

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