The New West and the Politics of the Environment
Special | 1h 25m 30s
Earth Focus tells the story of Harry Reid, a politician who grew up in an Old West mining town, saw the possibility of a New West emerging in Nevada, and rode that change to power. Reid used power in new ways to settle water wars with respect for Native Americans, protect endangered species and wilderness, and usher in a just transition to renewable energy.
Aired: 09/29/20 |
Extras From This Special
Killing the Senate Filibuster Could Inspire Bipartisanship
Clip: Special | 27m 36s
Black Rock-High Rock: The Negotiation Behind Conservation
Clip: Special | 8m 2s
How SNPLMA Wove Urban Las Vegas Back Into the Environment
Clip: Special | 2m 17s
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