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TahoeLand
by CapRadio
Tahoe is a jewel in the Sierra Nevada, but climate change threatens to transform the region by the century’s end. CapRadio’s Ezra David Romero explores this petri dish for scientific research to see how Tahoe can help us confront the global climate crisis.
Episodes
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TahoeLand: TahoeLand Update: Caldor Fire Threatens Tahoe
Two years after making TahoeLand, host Ezra David Romero finds himself reporting on a major wildfire threatening the beloved region. He talks on KQED’s The Bay podcast about reporting on the Caldor Fire. The blaze recently traveled from the western Sierra, over Echo Summit toward South Lake…
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TahoeLand: TahoeLand Live!
This is our last episode of TahoeLand. I know, it’s really sad. But this season has come to an end. And to celebrate, we hosted a live podcast taping in South Lake. This is a shorter version of that 90-minute event. We invited listeners to join us at a resort called Edgewood Tahoe. There were…
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TahoeLand: The Political Climate
A common theme CapRadio’s Ezra David Romero hears while hanging out in Tahoe is residents disappointed that their elected official in Congress does not believe in human-caused climate change. If 97 percent of climate scientists agree that climate-warming trends over the past century are very…
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TahoeLand: Final Two Episodes Coming Soon!
Last night we were in Tahoe doing a special live taping of our final episode, so we won’t have one for you this week. Next week it’s all about the politics of climate change.
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TahoeLand: ‘Locals Season’
Climate change is impacting everyday life for Tahoe’s locals, who are having to rethink their jobs, businesses and the tourism industry in order to make it. For some, it's heart wrenching. But others are seeing a new vision for Tahoe’s future.
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TahoeLand: Episode 5 Coming Soon!
The TahoeLand team is busy working on the next episode which is all about Tahoe’s tourist economy. Here’s a sneak peek of what’s coming next week.
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TahoeLand: Bad News, Bears
Climate change could mean more garbage for dinner and shorter life spans for Lake Tahoe’s black bears — not to mention a lot less hibernating. This is supposed to worsen as more visitors descend on the region.
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TahoeLand: Bye, Bye Snow
Tahoe’s identity as a winter wonderland is in jeopardy. The climate is warming, and the region’s snowpack is retreating up the mountains. Extreme fluctuations in snow not only have huge ramifications for Tahoe, but also communities across the globe.
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TahoeLand: The Shrimp Problem
Invasive shrimp are threatening Lake Tahoe’s iconic clarity. But removing them might keep Tahoe blue — and it also could be a solution for other communities grappling with climate change.
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TahoeLand: That Blue Hue
More people visit Lake Tahoe every year than Disneyland. They all want to witness its iconic blue hue — but rising temperatures threaten that clear alpine water. In this episode, we look at how Tahoe may hold answers to our climate crisis.
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TahoeLand: Welcome To TahoeLand
Lake Tahoe is a jewel in the Sierra Nevada, but climate change threatens everything we love about it. CapRadio’s Ezra David Romero takes us inside this petri dish for scientific research to see how Tahoe helps us confront the global climate crisis.
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YosemiteLand: Final Episode - Answering Your Questions
In this final episode of YosemiteLand, Ezra answers listener questions! He follows up with characters from previous episodes, and talks about everything from rock-climbing safety to remedies for parking and congestion.
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YosemiteLand: The Air Up There
Like many major U.S. tourist destinations, Yosemite is dealing with a housing-affordability problem and the arrival of short-term rentals like Airbnb. In this episode, Ezra speaks with residents who are dealing with the housing issue near Yosemite.
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YosemiteLand: We Want To Hear From You
We won’t have an episode on Labor Day, but we want to hear from you! Is there a issue we neglected to discuss? Or did you want to hear more about a particular topic? If so, shoot Ezra a voice memo or a note at [email protected].
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YosemiteLand: Green Dragon
In this episode, Ezra tours Yosemite Valley on a "green dragon" — an open-air tour bus — and also learns about rock falls and why historic places in the park have been renamed.
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YosemiteLand: Coming Soon: YosemiteLand Episode 6
Hey everyone, Episode 6 will be out Tuesday. In the meantime, here's a taste.
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YosemiteLand: Wahhoga
For more than four decades, the Ahwahneechee people — the Native Americans with ties to Yosemite Valley — had no place to call home. Now, one of their villages is being resurrected.
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YosemiteLand: Coming Soon: YosemiteLand Episode 5
Hey listeners, we’re still hustling away on Episode 5. In the meantime, check out this teaser.
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YosemiteLand: Yosemite On Fire
In this episode, Ezra looks at the future of fire in Yosemite. He hikes with a scientist studying how climate change could transform its landscape, talks with the park's first female fire chief, and learns about life growing up in a fire zone.
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YosemiteLand: On The Rock
In this episode, Ezra chats with rock climbing legends, explores how gyms are diversifying who climbs, and gets out on the rock near Glacier Point. He also talks with women climbers who are leading the way.
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YosemiteLand: Take Me Away
Traffic in Yosemite during peak tourist months is often compared to rush hour in Los Angeles. Join host Ezra David Romero as he sits in a snarl-up of tourists and learns how all these cars put wildlife at risk.
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YosemiteLand: Selfie Trap
As tourism increases in Yosemite, how is the park's identity — its sense of place — changing?
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YosemiteLand: Welcome To YosemiteLand!
YosemiteLand, a new podcast from Capital Public Radio, is about how decisions made today in Yosemite National Park will impact millions of visitors in the years to come.
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Tahoe is a jewel in the Sierra Nevada, but climate change threatens to transform the region by the century’s end. CapRadio’s Ezra David Romero explores this petri dish for scientific research to see how Tahoe can help us confront the global climate crisis.
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How many episodes does TahoeLand have?
TahoeLand currently has 24 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is TahoeLand about?
Tahoe is a jewel in the Sierra Nevada, but climate change threatens to transform the region by the century’s end. CapRadio’s Ezra David Romero explores this petri dish for scientific research to see how Tahoe can help us confront the global climate crisis.
How often does TahoeLand release new episodes?
TahoeLand has 24 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts TahoeLand?
TahoeLand is created and hosted by CapRadio.
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