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S3E25: Utah's Public Lands Lawsuit Sparks Controversy
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Public lands in Utah take center stage as Governor Spencer Cox announces a lawsuit aiming to shift control of those lands from federal to state hands. Chris Clarke explores the implications with Jonathan Thompson, a long-time public lands journalist. They dissect the motivations behind the lawsuit, potential impacts on conservation and recreation, and the significance of the proposed change for implementing laws like NEPA. Is Utah's push a genuine effort for better land management, or a pretext for more development and less regulation? Dive into this detailed discussion to understand what’s at stake for Utah’s cherished landscapes.
Jonathan's newsletter The Land Desk can be read here.
Become a desert defender!: https://90milesfromneedles.com/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
74 episodes
Manage episode 436558628 series 3308087
Public lands in Utah take center stage as Governor Spencer Cox announces a lawsuit aiming to shift control of those lands from federal to state hands. Chris Clarke explores the implications with Jonathan Thompson, a long-time public lands journalist. They dissect the motivations behind the lawsuit, potential impacts on conservation and recreation, and the significance of the proposed change for implementing laws like NEPA. Is Utah's push a genuine effort for better land management, or a pretext for more development and less regulation? Dive into this detailed discussion to understand what’s at stake for Utah’s cherished landscapes.
Jonathan's newsletter The Land Desk can be read here.
Become a desert defender!: https://90milesfromneedles.com/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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