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S3E2: Biden's Plan to Turn the Desert into a Solar Energy Complex
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S3E2: Biden's Plan to Turn the Desert into a Solar Energy Complex

90 Miles from Needles: the Desert Protection Podcast · Chris Clarke

January 23, 202437m 27s

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Show Notes

The Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for Utility-Scale Solar energy development is shaping the future of solar in the western United States. In this episode, host Chris Clarke explores the different alternatives proposed in the draft and their potential impact on public lands. He discusses the exclusion areas, the size of land available for solar development, and the importance of considering rooftop solar as an alternative. Listeners are encouraged to comment on the draft and make their voices heard. Tune in to learn more about the future of solar energy in the desert.

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