Mining companies are knocking at the doors of our national parks

18/06/2025 40 min
Mining companies are knocking at the doors of our national parks

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Episode Synopsis

Kate and Aaron talk to experts at the National Parks Conservation Association about illegal mining inside of Mojave National Preserve and a recent uptick in mining claims on public lands, including those near national parks.
News

250+ million acres of public lands eligible for sale in SENR budget reconciliation package – The Wilderness Society
From ski resorts to popular trails, see the public land Mike Lee proposes selling across the West – Salt Lake Tribune
New report finds over 2,700 oil and gas-related spills occurred in West’s top oil-producing states in 2024 – Center for Western Priorities

Resources

The New Land Rush: Mining Claims Encroaching on National Parks – National Parks Conservation Association
Episode transcript (to come)


Credits
Hosts: Kate Groetzinger & Aaron Weiss 
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Music: Purple Planet
Featured image: Mojave National Preserve; Jeff Hollett/Flickr
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