Wyoming has powered the nation with coal for generations. Many in the state consider the industry part of their identity.
It is in this state, and against this cultural backdrop, that one of America’s largest wind farms will be built.
Today, we look at how and why one local politician in Carbon County, Wyo. — a conservative who says he’s “not a true believer ... Show More
Yesterday
A Week of Scandal, Reckoning and Resignations in Congress
Warning: This episode discusses suicide. This week, Congress was on the cusp of doing something that has never happened in U.S. history: forcibly removing four House members. Two of those members resigned. Michael Gold, who covers Congress, explains what unfolded on Capitol Hill, ... Show More
26m 21s
Nov 2021
Heat of the Moment: A Just Transition
We introduce the second season of Heat of the Moment, a podcast that, like And Now The Hard Part, tells stories from the front lines of one of the world's biggest challenges: the climate crisis.
Moving away from coal is a top priority in the fight against climate change. But how ... Show More
25m 50s
Jun 2024
El pueblo del viento donde la eólica trajo el progreso
La energía eólica es la principal fuente de generación eléctrica en España. Se obtiene a partir de los famosos aerogeneradores, que tienen tantos partidarios como detractores. Para Hornillos de Cerrato, que es un pequeño pueblo de Palencia, es la salvación económica: utilizan el ... Show More
13m 15s