S5E9: Why Salt Lakes Matter More Than Ever

About this episode

Chris Clarke discusses salt lake conservation and its cultural implications with guest Caroline Tracey.

Join host Chris Clarke on "90 Miles from Needles" as he talks with Caroline Tracey about her latest book, "Salt Lakes: An Unnatural History." Explore themes of salt lake conservation, colonialism, and queer theory, revealing unique insights into these fragile desert ecosystems. The discussion touches on global lake preservation efforts and the intertwining of personal transformation with ecological narratives. This episode offers a compelling blend of environmental advocacy and cultural discourse, seamlessly integrating human and natural stories.

People in this episode

Host: Chris Clarke

Guest: Caroline Tracey

Topics covered

• salt lake conservation
• colonialism
• queer theory
• global lake preservation
• environmental advocacy
• cultural discourse

Keywords

• salt lakes
• conservation
• ecological narratives
• desert ecosystems
• environmental advocacy
• colonialism
• queer theory

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Salt Lakes: An Unnatural History

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