A few weeks ago, Yellowstone National Park released a draft plan for managing bison in the park. In this dispatch, we answer your questions about the plan and what it means for the future of the herd.Read the NPS plan hereSubmit a comment here or mail your comment to this address: Superintendent, Attn: Bison Management Plan, PO Box 168, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190Listen to our first dispatch on the plan hereLearn more about how many bison Yellowstone can support:The Yellowstone Bison Program’s 2020 Conservation Update (especially “Making Sense of Numbers” on Page 12) A paper by other scientists with a different perspective: “Bison limit ecosystem recovery in northern Yellowstone”Subscribe to our newsletterEpisode transcriptSupport Threshold by making a donation today

A few weeks ago, Yellowstone National Park released a draft plan for managing bison in the park. In this dispatch, we answer your questions about the plan and what it means for the future of the herd.Read the NPS plan <a href="https://parkplanning.nps.gov/documentsList.cfm?projectID=94496" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>Submit a comment <a href="https://parkplanning.nps.gov/commentForm.cfm?documentID=130873" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> or mail your comment to this address: Superintendent, Attn: Bison Management Plan, PO Box 168, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190Listen to our first dispatch on the plan <a href="https://www.thresholdpodcast.org/season-one-extra-one" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>Learn more about how many bison Yellowstone can support:<a href="https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/management/upload/BISON-Conservation-Update-2020.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Yellowstone Bison Program’s 2020 Conservation Update</a> (especially “Making Sense of Numbers” on Page 12) A paper by other scientists with a different perspective: “<a href="https://trophiccascades.forestry.oregonstate.edu/sites/trophic/files/Beschta2020_FoodWebs_0.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Bison limit ecosystem recovery in northern Yellowstone</a>”Subscribe to our <a href="https://www.thresholdpodcast.org/newsletter" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">newsletter</a><a href="https://www.thresholdpodcast.org/s1-bison-dispatch-2-transcript" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Episode transcript</a>Support Threshold by making <a href="https://www.thresholdpodcast.org/donate" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">a donation today</a>

Bison Dispatch #2

Yellowstone National Park recently released a new plan for managing the bison herd. It’s in draft form, and maps out three alternatives for how to manage the herd in the future. Before it gets finalized, the public has a chance to read it and weigh in on which path is best. We talked with Morgan Warthin, chief of public affairs at Yellowstone National Park, to learn what this could mean for the future of the bison.What questions do you have about bison, bison science, bison history, and bison management? Send your questions to us at outreach@thresholdpodcast.org and we’ll try to answer as many as we can in an upcoming dispatch.Read the plan hereLearn more about the plans at one of the virtual public meetings:August 28, 2023 10:30 AM -12:00 PM MT and August 29, 2023 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM MTWhat's brucellosis? It's a bacterial disease, primarily occurring in bison, elk, cattle, and pigs.Learn more about brucellosis here.Sign up for the Threshold newsletter here. It's the best place to stay up to date on this issue and everything else going on at Threshold.Episode transcriptSupport independent nonprofit journalism by making a donation to support Threshold today. Donate here

Yellowstone National Park recently released a new plan for managing the bison herd. It’s in draft form, and maps out three alternatives for how to manage the herd in the future. Before it gets finalized, the public has a chance to read it and weigh in on which path is best. We talked with Morgan Warthin, chief of public affairs at Yellowstone National Park, to learn what this could mean for the future of the bison.What questions do you have about bison, bison science, bison history, and bison management? Send your questions to us at <a href="mailto:outreach@thresholdpodcast.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">outreach@thresholdpodcast.org</a> and we’ll try to answer as many as we can in an upcoming dispatch.Read the plan <a href="https://parkplanning.nps.gov/document.cfm?parkID=111&amp;projectID=94496&amp;documentID=130873" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>Learn more about the plans at one of the <a href="https://parkplanning.nps.gov/projectHome.cfm?projectId=94496" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">virtual public meetings</a>:August 28, 2023 10:30 AM -12:00 PM MT and August 29, 2023 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM MTWhat's brucellosis? It's a bacterial disease, primarily occurring in bison, elk, cattle, and pigs.Learn more about brucellosis <a href="https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/nature/brucellosis.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.Sign up for the Threshold newsletter <a href="https://www.thresholdpodcast.org/newsletter" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. It's the best place to stay up to date on this issue and everything else going on at Threshold.<a href="https://www.thresholdpodcast.org/s1-extra-1-transcript" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Episode transcript</a>Support independent nonprofit journalism by making a donation to support Threshold today. Donate <a href="https://www.thresholdpodcast.org/donate-threshold" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>

Bison Dispatch #1

A lyrical ode to our atmosphere: the invisible, underappreciated substance that makes all life on Earth possible.  There are quite a few things working against us when it comes to acting on climate change—not least of them, the simple fact that we literally can’t see the atmosphere, or how we’re changing it.  In this episode, we take a guided tour of the Earth’s atmosphere to understand the science, beauty, and wonder of our “magical safety blanket.” Our tour is led by a trio of scientists: astrophysicists Dr. Anjali Tripathi and Dr. Hannah Wakeford, and hydroclimatologist Dr. Francina Dominguez.  Join us in giving the atmosphere its due. This episode originally aired on February 8, 2022. Find the transcript for this episode here. Please  share Threshold with friends, family, and community. Sign up for  our newsletter, a monthly invitation to explore our relationships with the changing planet. Stay in touch with us on  Instagram,  Twitter, and  Facebook or at listeners@thresholdpodcast.org

A lyrical ode to our atmosphere: the invisible, underappreciated substance that makes all life on Earth possible.  There are quite a few things working against us when it comes to acting on climate change—not least of them, the simple fact that we literally can’t see the atmosphere, or how we’re changing it.  In this episode, we take a guided tour of the Earth’s atmosphere to understand the science, beauty, and wonder of our “magical safety blanket.” Our tour is led by a trio of scientists: astrophysicists Dr. Anjali Tripathi and Dr. Hannah Wakeford, and hydroclimatologist Dr. Francina Dominguez.  Join us in giving the atmosphere its due. This episode originally aired on February 8, 2022. Find the transcript for this episode <a href="https://bit.ly/3MWRSPX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Please <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bit.ly/41nIQ2H&amp;sa=D&amp;source=docs&amp;ust=1681937775185431&amp;usg=AOvVaw2aFSeNFESvEDzKR5b0LapT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> share Threshold</a> with friends, family, and community. Sign up for <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/11a3OXrMwQ6mhd21yoNUqQT_umCCTJ8_kSigLDzK7id0/edit#:~:text=1%3A38%E2%80%AFPM%20Today-,https%3A//bit.ly/3mPSyvV,-Done" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> our newsletter</a>, a monthly invitation to explore our relationships with the changing planet. Stay in touch with us on <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bit.ly/3GSxSKj&amp;sa=D&amp;source=docs&amp;ust=1681937775186042&amp;usg=AOvVaw1hrOCRN9IQMuh5eHcuUGzn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bit.ly/41DJw3Q&amp;sa=D&amp;source=docs&amp;ust=1681937775186337&amp;usg=AOvVaw38unDbEKQe7zjJOwxEzu14" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Twitter,</a> and <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bit.ly/41ERzgF&amp;sa=D&amp;source=docs&amp;ust=1681937775186643&amp;usg=AOvVaw1wqvUgHJj3tKwq-v_W7ZDb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Facebook</a> or at <a href="mailto:listeners@thresholdpodcast.org">listeners@thresholdpodcast.org</a>

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A few weeks ago, the Biden administration approved the Willow project. It’s a plan to extract 600 million barrels of oil from northern Alaska. There’s a lot of history and politics behind this story, things that tie to issues we’ve reported on in past seasons of Threshold.  Amy Martin wrestles with this project and what it means for our netzero future in this month’s issue of our newsletter. Are you a subscriber? Stay connected to Threshold between seasons and find out what we're reading, watching, and listening to by subscribing to our newsletter.  Subscribe to the newsletter

A few weeks ago, the Biden administration approved the Willow project. It’s a plan to extract 600 million barrels of oil from northern Alaska. There’s a lot of history and politics behind this story, things that tie to issues we’ve reported on in past seasons of Threshold.  Amy Martin wrestles with this project and what it means for our netzero future in this month’s issue of our newsletter. Are you a subscriber? Stay connected to Threshold between seasons and find out what we're reading, watching, and listening to by subscribing to <a href="http://bit.ly/3nfzWVS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">our newsletter</a><a href="https://www.thresholdpodcast.org/newsletter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">.</a> <a href="http://bit.ly/3nfzWVS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to the newsletter</a>

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Representatives from nearly every country in the world are in Egypt right now for COP27, the annual climate conference hosted by the United Nations. The overall goal of each COP is to make progress on climate; to get all countries moving in the same direction, toward a decarbonized world, in an equitable way, based on the best scientific information available. But some are now saying that we should abandon hope of holding global average temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius over pre-industrial temperatures. But we don't think that. And here's why. Threshold's year-end fundraiser is underway right now. Donate today to keep Threshold going strong. Our listeners make this work possible.  Sign-up for our newsletter

Representatives from nearly every country in the world are in Egypt right now for COP27, the annual climate conference hosted by the United Nations. The overall goal of each COP is to make progress on climate; to get all countries moving in the same direction, toward a decarbonized world, in an equitable way, based on the best scientific information available. But some are now saying that we should abandon hope of holding global average temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius over pre-industrial temperatures. But we don't think that. And here's why. Threshold's year-end fundraiser is underway right now. <a href="https://www.thresholdpodcast.org/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Donate today</a> to keep Threshold going strong. Our listeners make this work possible.  Sign-up for <a href="https://www.thresholdpodcast.org/donate#newsletter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">our newsletter</a>

1.5 Still Matters

In many ways, the climate crisis is an identity crisis. As we reckon with the damage we’ve done, we’re being forced into a massive confrontation with the powers, limitations, and essential nature of our species. How do we even process the notion that we can do—that we are doing—so much harm to ourselves and to all life on Earth? What is it about us that led us into this mess, and do we have what it takes to get ourselves out of it? Who are we? And who do we want to become? This is Threshold Season 4: “Time to 1.5.” In this episode, we explore what we learn about ourselves from bonobos, the necessity of getting everyone on the planet in the same boat, and the power of stories to shape our future. This work depends on people who believe in it and choose to support it. People like you. Join our community at thresholdpodcast.orgMentioned in this episode:Support Threshold during our year-end giving campaign!Threshold is free and available to everyone—no paywall, ads, or subscription fees. Most podcasts rely on advertising revenue to cover costs, but Threshold is funded almost entirely by our listeners. And when we ask, you contribute, allowing us to build a sustainable business model. Our goal is to raise $85,000 by December 31st and every gift, in any amount, will make a difference. Donate today! Donate

In many ways, the climate crisis is an identity crisis. As we reckon with the damage we’ve done, we’re being forced into a massive confrontation with the powers, limitations, and essential nature of our species. How do we even process the notion that we can do—that we are doing—so much harm to ourselves and to all life on Earth? What is it about us that led us into this mess, and do we have what it takes to get ourselves out of it? Who are we? And who do we want to become? This is Threshold Season 4: “Time to 1.5.” In this episode, we explore what we learn about ourselves from bonobos, the necessity of getting everyone on the planet in the same boat, and the power of stories to shape our future. This work depends on people who believe in it and choose to support it. People like you. Join our community <a href="https://www.thresholdpodcast.org/donate" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">at thresholdpodcast.org</a>Mentioned in this episode:Support Threshold during our year-end giving campaign!Threshold is free and available to everyone—no paywall, ads, or subscription fees. Most podcasts rely on advertising revenue to cover costs, but Threshold is funded almost entirely by our listeners. And when we ask, you contribute, allowing us to build a sustainable business model. Our goal is to raise $85,000 by December 31st and every gift, in any amount, will make a difference. Donate today! <a href="https://threshold.captivate.fm/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Donate</a>

Time to 1.5 | 14 | Sky's the Limit

The climate crisis is not just a problem of carbon emissions: it's one of inequality. In fact, global warming and global inequality are the same problem manifesting in different ways. And one of the places we see this connection clearly is at COP26. This is Threshold Season 4: “Time to 1.5.” In this episode, we follow the conflict over loss and damage, mitigation, and finance in the negotiating room. Who wins and who loses in the making of an international climate pact? This episode contains strong language that may not be suitable for all listeners. This work depends on people who believe in it and choose to support it. People like you. Join our community at thresholdpodcast.orgMentioned in this episode:Support Threshold during our year-end giving campaign!Threshold is free and available to everyone—no paywall, ads, or subscription fees. Most podcasts rely on advertising revenue to cover costs, but Threshold is funded almost entirely by our listeners. And when we ask, you contribute, allowing us to build a sustainable business model. Our goal is to raise $85,000 by December 31st and every gift, in any amount, will make a difference. Donate today!    Donate

The climate crisis is not just a problem of carbon emissions: it's one of inequality. In fact, global warming and global inequality are the same problem manifesting in different ways. And one of the places we see this connection clearly is at COP26. This is Threshold Season 4: “Time to 1.5.” In this episode, we follow the conflict over loss and damage, mitigation, and finance in the negotiating room. Who wins and who loses in the making of an international climate pact? This episode contains strong language that may not be suitable for all listeners.  This work depends on people who believe in it and choose to support it. People like you. Join our community <a href="https://www.thresholdpodcast.org/donate" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">at thresholdpodcast.org</a>Mentioned in this episode:Support Threshold during our year-end giving campaign!Threshold is free and available to everyone—no paywall, ads, or subscription fees. Most podcasts rely on advertising revenue to cover costs, but Threshold is funded almost entirely by our listeners. And when we ask, you contribute, allowing us to build a sustainable business model. Our goal is to raise $85,000 by December 31st and every gift, in any amount, will make a difference. Donate today! <a href="https://threshold.captivate.fm/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Donate</a>

Time to 1.5 | 13 | Hail Mary

The UN climate talks, or COPs, are attempting the biggest, most complicated, highest-stakes group project humanity has ever known. They are, in a sense, an attempt to design a revolution—to help guide a massive societal transformation that needs to happen all around the world, all at once, to curb climate chaos. But design and planning are rarely how paradigm shifts actually happen. So how do we actually make it happen? And can we do it fast enough? This is Threshold Season 4: “Time to 1.5.” In this episode, we continue our journey at COP26 in Glasgow to see what the process for organizing a social and economic revolution really looks like and explore what kind of collaboration this kind of climate transformation asks of all of us. This work depends on people who believe in it and choose to support it. People like you. Join our community at thresholdpodcast.org Mentioned in this episode:Support Threshold during our year-end giving campaign!Threshold is free and available to everyone—no paywall, ads, or subscription fees. Most podcasts rely on advertising revenue to cover costs, but Threshold is funded almost entirely by our listeners. And when we ask, you contribute, allowing us to build a sustainable business model. Our goal is to raise $85,000 by December 31st and every gift, in any amount, will make a difference. Donate today!    Donate

The UN climate talks, or COPs, are attempting the biggest, most complicated, highest-stakes group project humanity has ever known. They are, in a sense, an attempt to design a revolution—to help guide a massive societal transformation that needs to happen all around the world, all at once, to curb climate chaos. But design and planning are rarely how paradigm shifts actually happen. So how do we actually make it happen? And can we do it fast enough?  This is Threshold Season 4: “Time to 1.5.” In this episode, we continue our journey at COP26 in Glasgow to see what the process for organizing a social and economic revolution really looks like and explore what kind of collaboration this kind of climate transformation asks of all of us.  This work depends on people who believe in it and choose to support it. People like you. Join our community <a href="https://www.thresholdpodcast.org/donate" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">at thresholdpodcast.org</a> Mentioned in this episode:Support Threshold during our year-end giving campaign!Threshold is free and available to everyone—no paywall, ads, or subscription fees. Most podcasts rely on advertising revenue to cover costs, but Threshold is funded almost entirely by our listeners. And when we ask, you contribute, allowing us to build a sustainable business model. Our goal is to raise $85,000 by December 31st and every gift, in any amount, will make a difference. Donate today! <a href="https://threshold.captivate.fm/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Donate</a>

Time to 1.5 | 12 | The Ants Go Marching

The UN climate talks, or COPs, are a lot of different things: they're confusing, bureaucratic, inspiring, boring, infuriating, and exhilarating. They are also the only thing we’ve got to deal with climate change on a scale that matches the problem—that is to say, globally. The overall goal of each COP is to make progress on climate: to get all countries moving towards a decarbonized world—as equitably as possible and based on the best scientific information available. But of course, every country has a different idea of what that looks like and how we should get there. This is Threshold Season 4: “Time to 1.5.” In this episode, we take you into the trenches of COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland, to explore how the process of climate negotiation works and what’s at stake for every human on the planet.This work depends on people who believe in it and choose to support it. People like you. Join our community at thresholdpodcast.orgMentioned in this episode:Support Threshold during our year-end giving campaign!Threshold is free and available to everyone—no paywall, ads, or subscription fees. Most podcasts rely on advertising revenue to cover costs, but Threshold is funded almost entirely by our listeners. And when we ask, you contribute, allowing us to build a sustainable business model. Our goal is to raise $85,000 by December 31st and every gift, in any amount, will make a difference. Donate today! Donate

The UN climate talks, or COPs, are a lot of different things: they're confusing, bureaucratic, inspiring, boring, infuriating, and exhilarating. They are also the only thing we’ve got to deal with climate change on a scale that matches the problem—that is to say, globally. The overall goal of each COP is to make progress on climate: to get all countries moving towards a decarbonized world—as equitably as possible and based on the best scientific information available. But of course, every country has a different idea of what that looks like and how we should get there. This is Threshold Season 4: “Time to 1.5.” In this episode, we take you into the trenches of COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland, to explore how the process of climate negotiation works and what’s at stake for every human on the planet.This work depends on people who believe in it and choose to support it. People like you. Join our community <a href="https://www.thresholdpodcast.org/donate" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">at thresholdpodcast.org</a>Mentioned in this episode:Support Threshold during our year-end giving campaign!Threshold is free and available to everyone—no paywall, ads, or subscription fees. Most podcasts rely on advertising revenue to cover costs, but Threshold is funded almost entirely by our listeners. And when we ask, you contribute, allowing us to build a sustainable business model. Our goal is to raise $85,000 by December 31st and every gift, in any amount, will make a difference. Donate today! <a href="https://threshold.captivate.fm/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Donate</a>

Time to 1.5 | 11 | Inside the Anthill

If the steel industry were a country, it would be the world's third-largest emitter. So to prevent a climate catastrophe, this industry has to change. And not just a little bit: we have to fundamentally transform how we make one of the most versatile, durable, widely used materials human beings have ever created. That's exactly what a group of companies in northern Sweden is aiming to do.  This is Threshold Season 4: “Time to 1.5” In this episode we travel to northern Sweden to explore how a greener process could revolutionize the iron and steel industry, dramatically reduce fossil fuel emissions, and make life better for people in industrial communities.This work depends on people who believe in it and choose to support it. People like you. Join our community at thresholdpodcast.org Mentioned in this episode:Support Threshold during our year-end giving campaign!Threshold is free and available to everyone—no paywall, ads, or subscription fees. Most podcasts rely on advertising revenue to cover costs, but Threshold is funded almost entirely by our listeners. And when we ask, you contribute, allowing us to build a sustainable business model. Our goal is to raise $85,000 by December 31st and every gift, in any amount, will make a difference. Donate today! Donate

If the steel industry were a country, it would be the world's third-largest emitter. So to prevent a climate catastrophe, this industry has to change. And not just a little bit: we have to fundamentally transform how we make one of the most versatile, durable, widely used materials human beings have ever created. That's exactly what a group of companies in northern Sweden is aiming to do.  This is Threshold Season 4: “Time to 1.5” In this episode we travel to northern Sweden to explore how a greener process could revolutionize the iron and steel industry, dramatically reduce fossil fuel emissions, and make life better for people in industrial communities.This work depends on people who believe in it and choose to support it. People like you. Join our community <a href="https://www.thresholdpodcast.org/donate" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">at thresholdpodcast.org</a> Mentioned in this episode:Support Threshold during our year-end giving campaign!Threshold is free and available to everyone—no paywall, ads, or subscription fees. Most podcasts rely on advertising revenue to cover costs, but Threshold is funded almost entirely by our listeners. And when we ask, you contribute, allowing us to build a sustainable business model. Our goal is to raise $85,000 by December 31st and every gift, in any amount, will make a difference. Donate today! <a href="https://threshold.captivate.fm/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Donate</a>

Time to 1.5 | 10 | Prayers of Steel III

Threshold is a Peabody Award-winning podcast about people and the planet. Each season, we do a deep dive into one pressing environmental story, exploring it through the intersections of science, politics, culture, and environmental justice. We aim to make space for thoughtful, honest, and intersectional conversations about human relationships with the natural world. Season 4: "Time to 1.5" documents this profound moment in human history, when the window for keeping global heating to 1.5ºC is still open—just barely. Season 3: "The Refuge." The controversy over drilling for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.Season 2: "Cold Comfort." Climate change in the Arctic through the eyes of people who live there.Season 1: "Oh Give Me a Home." Can we ever have wild, free-roaming bison again?

The Threshold team does an incredible job reporting and storytelling - not only do they pick great issues to dive into, but they look at things from multiple perspectives, they embrace rather than shy away from complexity, and they bring us listeners on a journey to where ecology and humanity intersect in a way that is so refreshing and needed.

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Threshold is a Peabody Award-winning podcast about people and the planet. Each season, we do a deep dive into one pressing environmental story, exploring it through the intersections of science, politics, culture, and environmental justice. We aim to make space for thoughtful, honest, and intersectional conversations about human relationships with the natural world. Season 4: "Time to 1.5" documents this profound moment in human history, when the window for keeping global heating to 1.5ºC is still open—just barely. Season 3: "The Refuge." The controversy over drilling for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Season 2: "Cold Comfort." Climate change in the Arctic through the eyes of people who live there. Season 1: "Oh Give Me a Home." Can we ever have wild, free-roaming bison again?

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The question of whether or not we should drill for oil in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is one of the most contentious public lands debates in the United States. Even though most Americans would have a hard time finding it on a map, the topic seems to ignite intense feelings in just about everyone.After 40 years of fighting, Congress voted in December 2017 to allow drilling in the refuge. As we release this, the Trump Administration says they’ll start auctioning off development rights to oil companies as soon as this winter. But opponents to drilling are trying to stop that from happening, and at this point, no one really knows how things will play out.In this episode, we take you to the refuge, track down the origin story of the conflict, and follow that conflict through the decades.  Learn more about Threshold on our website. Become part of our passionate network of supporters here. This series was produced in partnership with the Pulitzer Center. Archival footage in this episode is from the documentaries Alaska Highway and Journey to Prudhoe, and from  CNN, Eddy Arnold’s 1952 rendition of Smokey the Bear, PBS NewsHour, and ABC.Mentioned in this episode:Support Threshold during our year-end giving campaign!Threshold is free and available to everyone—no paywall, ads, or subscription fees. Most podcasts rely on advertising revenue to cover costs, but Threshold is funded almost entirely by our listeners. And when we ask, you contribute, allowing us to build a sustainable business model. Our goal is to raise $85,000 by December 31st and every gift, in any amount, will make a difference. Donate today!    Donate

The question of whether or not we should drill for oil in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is one of the most contentious public lands debates in the United States. Even though most Americans would have a hard time finding it on a map, the topic seems to ignite intense feelings in just about everyone.After 40 years of fighting, Congress voted in December 2017 to allow drilling in the refuge. As we release this, the Trump Administration says they’ll start auctioning off development rights to oil companies as soon as this winter. But opponents to drilling are trying to stop that from happening, and at this point, no one really knows how things will play out.In this episode, we take you to the refuge, track down the origin story of the conflict, and follow that conflict through the decades.  Learn more about Threshold on our <a href="https://www.thresholdpodcast.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>. Become part of our passionate network of supporters <a href="https://www.thresholdpodcast.org/donate" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.  This series was produced in partnership with the <a href="https://pulitzercenter.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Pulitzer Center</a>.  Archival footage in this episode is from the documentaries <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8guiR7Tc4H8" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Alaska Highway</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltWUxr4oGdo" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Journey to Prudhoe</a>, and from <a href="https://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2017/12/20/lisa-murkowski-alaska-anwr-sot-nr.cnn" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> CNN</a>, Eddy Arnold’s 1952 rendition of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Myz93sXW66Y" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Smokey the Bear</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7SnaMphvug" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">PBS NewsHour</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9COJXrrHHQ" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">ABC</a>.Mentioned in this episode:Support Threshold during our year-end giving campaign!Threshold is free and available to everyone—no paywall, ads, or subscription fees. Most podcasts rely on advertising revenue to cover costs, but Threshold is funded almost entirely by our listeners. And when we ask, you contribute, allowing us to build a sustainable business model. Our goal is to raise $85,000 by December 31st and every gift, in any amount, will make a difference. Donate today! <a href="https://threshold.captivate.fm/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Donate</a>

The Refuge | 1 | Sibling Rivalry

When the debate over drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge first emerged, most people had never heard of global warming. So over the last four decades, the controversies over oil in the Refuge and climate change evolved on different tracks. Now, those tracks are intersecting. We dive into the resulting tensions and contradictions around oil and climate in this final episode of our series on the Refuge.Learn more about Threshold on our website. Our reporting is made possible by listeners like you. Become part of our passionate network of supporters here. This series was produced in partnership with the Pulitzer Center. Mentioned in this episode:Support Threshold during our year-end giving campaign!Threshold is free and available to everyone—no paywall, ads, or subscription fees. Most podcasts rely on advertising revenue to cover costs, but Threshold is funded almost entirely by our listeners. And when we ask, you contribute, allowing us to build a sustainable business model. Our goal is to raise $85,000 by December 31st and every gift, in any amount, will make a difference. Donate today!    Donate

When the debate over drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge first emerged, most people had never heard of global warming. So over the last four decades, the controversies over oil in the Refuge and climate change evolved on different tracks. Now, those tracks are intersecting. We dive into the resulting tensions and contradictions around oil and climate in this final episode of our series on the Refuge.Learn more about Threshold on our <a href="https://www.thresholdpodcast.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>. Our reporting is made possible by listeners like you. Become part of our passionate network of supporters <a href="https://www.thresholdpodcast.org/donate" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. This series was produced in partnership with the <a href="https://pulitzercenter.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Pulitzer Center</a>. Mentioned in this episode:Support Threshold during our year-end giving campaign!Threshold is free and available to everyone—no paywall, ads, or subscription fees. Most podcasts rely on advertising revenue to cover costs, but Threshold is funded almost entirely by our listeners. And when we ask, you contribute, allowing us to build a sustainable business model. Our goal is to raise $85,000 by December 31st and every gift, in any amount, will make a difference. Donate today! <a href="https://threshold.captivate.fm/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Donate</a>

The Refuge | 5 | Path Dependence

Many cattle ranchers view wild bison as a threat to their livelihoods. But some think cattle and bison can coexist. On episode three of Threshold, you'll meet two cattle ranchers with different perspectives on wild bison — and, we'll take you on a controversial bison hunt.Mentioned in this episode:Support Threshold during our year-end giving campaign!Threshold is free and available to everyone—no paywall, ads, or subscription fees. Most podcasts rely on advertising revenue to cover costs, but Threshold is funded almost entirely by our listeners. And when we ask, you contribute, allowing us to build a sustainable business model. Our goal is to raise $85,000 by December 31st and every gift, in any amount, will make a difference. Donate today! Donate

Many cattle ranchers view wild bison as a threat to their livelihoods. But some think cattle and bison can coexist. On episode three of Threshold, you'll meet two cattle ranchers with different perspectives on wild bison — and, we'll take you on a controversial bison hunt.Mentioned in this episode:Support Threshold during our year-end giving campaign!Threshold is free and available to everyone—no paywall, ads, or subscription fees. Most podcasts rely on advertising revenue to cover costs, but Threshold is funded almost entirely by our listeners. And when we ask, you contribute, allowing us to build a sustainable business model. Our goal is to raise $85,000 by December 31st and every gift, in any amount, will make a difference. Donate today! <a href="https://threshold.captivate.fm/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Donate</a>

Oh, Give Me a Home | 3 | Born Free

"We have fallen heirs to the most glorious heritage a people ever received, and each one must do his part if we wish to show that the nation is worthy of its good fortune."~ Theodore RooseveltIn 1908, the National Bison Range was created by carving 18,000 acres out of Montana's Flathead Reservation. Now, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says it is willing to transfer the land back to the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. But, a lawsuit has been filed to stop the proposed transfer. In this episode we meet tribal members who feel they are the rightful stewards of the land and the historic bison herd, and others who are trying to stop the transfer.Mentioned in this episode:Support Threshold during our year-end giving campaign!Threshold is free and available to everyone—no paywall, ads, or subscription fees. Most podcasts rely on advertising revenue to cover costs, but Threshold is funded almost entirely by our listeners. And when we ask, you contribute, allowing us to build a sustainable business model. Our goal is to raise $85,000 by December 31st and every gift, in any amount, will make a difference. Donate today! Donate

"We have fallen heirs to the most glorious heritage a people ever received, and each one must do his part if we wish to show that the nation is worthy of its good fortune."~ Theodore RooseveltIn 1908, the National Bison Range was created by carving 18,000 acres out of Montana's Flathead Reservation. Now, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says it is willing to transfer the land back to the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. But, a lawsuit has been filed to stop the proposed transfer. In this episode we meet tribal members who feel they are the rightful stewards of the land and the historic bison herd, and others who are trying to stop the transfer.Mentioned in this episode:Support Threshold during our year-end giving campaign!Threshold is free and available to everyone—no paywall, ads, or subscription fees. Most podcasts rely on advertising revenue to cover costs, but Threshold is funded almost entirely by our listeners. And when we ask, you contribute, allowing us to build a sustainable business model. Our goal is to raise $85,000 by December 31st and every gift, in any amount, will make a difference. Donate today! <a href="https://threshold.captivate.fm/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Donate</a>

Oh, Give Me a Home | 5 | Heirs to the Most Glorious Heritage

The Gwich’in have lived and hunted in the Refuge long before it was carved out as federal, protected land. Their territory spans a huge swath of northeastern Alaska and northwestern Canada, and their health and culture depends on the Porcupine caribou herd - a group of animals 200,000 strong that calve on the area of the coastal plain slated for drilling.In this two-part episode, spend time in Arctic Village, a community just over the southern border of the Refuge, and hear from the Gwich’in about what’s at stake for them as development looms in the 1002 area.Learn more about Threshold on our website. Become part of our passionate network of supporters here. This series was produced in partnership with the Pulitzer Center.Mentioned in this episode:Support Threshold during our year-end giving campaign!Threshold is free and available to everyone—no paywall, ads, or subscription fees. Most podcasts rely on advertising revenue to cover costs, but Threshold is funded almost entirely by our listeners. And when we ask, you contribute, allowing us to build a sustainable business model. Our goal is to raise $85,000 by December 31st and every gift, in any amount, will make a difference. Donate today! Donate

The Gwich’in have lived and hunted in the Refuge long before it was carved out as federal, protected land. Their territory spans a huge swath of northeastern Alaska and northwestern Canada, and their health and culture depends on the Porcupine caribou herd - a group of animals 200,000 strong that calve on the area of the coastal plain slated for drilling.In this two-part episode, spend time in Arctic Village, a community just over the southern border of the Refuge, and hear from the Gwich’in about what’s at stake for them as development looms in the 1002 area.Learn more about Threshold on our <a href="https://www.thresholdpodcast.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>. Become part of our passionate network of supporters <a href="https://www.thresholdpodcast.org/donate" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. This series was produced in partnership with the <a href="https://pulitzercenter.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Pulitzer Center</a>.Mentioned in this episode:Support Threshold during our year-end giving campaign!Threshold is free and available to everyone—no paywall, ads, or subscription fees. Most podcasts rely on advertising revenue to cover costs, but Threshold is funded almost entirely by our listeners. And when we ask, you contribute, allowing us to build a sustainable business model. Our goal is to raise $85,000 by December 31st and every gift, in any amount, will make a difference. Donate today! <a href="https://threshold.captivate.fm/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Donate</a>

The Refuge | 4 | Do It in a Good Way, Pt. 1

In episode four of Threshold, we meet Robbie Magnan of the Fort Peck Tribes. He believes his community can prosper in the future by reconnecting with their roots as the Tatanka Oyate — the buffalo people. Magnan has built a quarantine facility that could be an alternative to the Yellowstone bison slaughter, but right now it sits empty while more than a thousand bison are being culled from the herd. Why? We'll learn more about Magnan's vision for bison restoration, and investigate why some people are opposed to it.Mentioned in this episode:Support Threshold during our year-end giving campaign!Threshold is free and available to everyone—no paywall, ads, or subscription fees. Most podcasts rely on advertising revenue to cover costs, but Threshold is funded almost entirely by our listeners. And when we ask, you contribute, allowing us to build a sustainable business model. Our goal is to raise $85,000 by December 31st and every gift, in any amount, will make a difference. Donate today! Donate

In episode four of Threshold, we meet Robbie Magnan of the Fort Peck Tribes. He believes his community can prosper in the future by reconnecting with their roots as the Tatanka Oyate — the buffalo people. Magnan has built a quarantine facility that could be an alternative to the Yellowstone bison slaughter, but right now it sits empty while more than a thousand bison are being culled from the herd. Why? We'll learn more about Magnan's vision for bison restoration, and investigate why some people are opposed to it.Mentioned in this episode:Support Threshold during our year-end giving campaign!Threshold is free and available to everyone—no paywall, ads, or subscription fees. Most podcasts rely on advertising revenue to cover costs, but Threshold is funded almost entirely by our listeners. And when we ask, you contribute, allowing us to build a sustainable business model. Our goal is to raise $85,000 by December 31st and every gift, in any amount, will make a difference. Donate today! <a href="https://threshold.captivate.fm/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Donate</a>

Oh, Give Me a Home | 4 |  Tatanka Oyate

For 40 years, the fight over drilling for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge has been waged mostly from afar, in Washington, D.C. But what would oil development mean to the people who live closest to the proposed drilling area? Kaktovik, Alaska is the only town within the boundaries of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Now that drilling has been approved by Congress, it could mean people here someday have oil rigs right next door. But it could also mean this small town is suddenly awash in cash. Kaktovik may have more to lose, and more to gain, than any other community in the country, so we’re going to spend two full episodes listening to people here.Learn more about Threshold on our website. Our reporting is made possible by listeners like you. Become part of our passionate network of supporters here. This series was produced in partnership with the Pulitzer Center. Mentioned in this episode:Support Threshold during our year-end giving campaign!Threshold is free and available to everyone—no paywall, ads, or subscription fees. Most podcasts rely on advertising revenue to cover costs, but Threshold is funded almost entirely by our listeners. And when we ask, you contribute, allowing us to build a sustainable business model. Our goal is to raise $85,000 by December 31st and every gift, in any amount, will make a difference. Donate today!    Donate

For 40 years, the fight over drilling for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge has been waged mostly from afar, in Washington, D.C. But what would oil development mean to the people who live closest to the proposed drilling area? Kaktovik, Alaska is the only town within the boundaries of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Now that drilling has been approved by Congress, it could mean people here someday have oil rigs right next door. But it could also mean this small town is suddenly awash in cash. Kaktovik may have more to lose, and more to gain, than any other community in the country, so we’re going to spend two full episodes listening to people here. Learn more about Threshold on our <a href="https://www.thresholdpodcast.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>. Our reporting is made possible by listeners like you. Become part of our passionate network of supporters <a href="https://www.thresholdpodcast.org/donate" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.  This series was produced in partnership with the <a href="https://pulitzercenter.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Pulitzer Center</a>. Mentioned in this episode:Support Threshold during our year-end giving campaign!Threshold is free and available to everyone—no paywall, ads, or subscription fees. Most podcasts rely on advertising revenue to cover costs, but Threshold is funded almost entirely by our listeners. And when we ask, you contribute, allowing us to build a sustainable business model. Our goal is to raise $85,000 by December 31st and every gift, in any amount, will make a difference. Donate today! <a href="https://threshold.captivate.fm/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Donate</a>

The Refuge | 2 | To Secure the Blessings of Liberty

In the last episode of Season One of Threshold, listeners will encounter pearls of wisdom from youth who have grown up with bison in their midst, and take a trip to the Oakland Zoo, which will soon receive buffalo from the Blackfeet tribe that will help jumpstart a conservation herd there. We also conjure the big ideas driving this first season - what's our future with this animal? How does that connect with our history? Can America ever have wild, free-roaming bison again?Mentioned in this episode:Support Threshold during our year-end giving campaign!Threshold is free and available to everyone—no paywall, ads, or subscription fees. Most podcasts rely on advertising revenue to cover costs, but Threshold is funded almost entirely by our listeners. And when we ask, you contribute, allowing us to build a sustainable business model. Our goal is to raise $85,000 by December 31st and every gift, in any amount, will make a difference. Donate today! Donate

In the last episode of Season One of Threshold, listeners will encounter pearls of wisdom from youth who have grown up with bison in their midst, and take a trip to the Oakland Zoo, which will soon receive buffalo from the Blackfeet tribe that will help jumpstart a conservation herd there. We also conjure the big ideas driving this first season - what's our future with this animal? How does that connect with our history? Can America ever have wild, free-roaming bison again?Mentioned in this episode:Support Threshold during our year-end giving campaign!Threshold is free and available to everyone—no paywall, ads, or subscription fees. Most podcasts rely on advertising revenue to cover costs, but Threshold is funded almost entirely by our listeners. And when we ask, you contribute, allowing us to build a sustainable business model. Our goal is to raise $85,000 by December 31st and every gift, in any amount, will make a difference. Donate today! <a href="https://threshold.captivate.fm/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Donate</a>

Oh, Give Me a Home | 7 | Oh, Give Me A Home

Visit the American Prairie Reserve, a conservation project in the heart of Montana that could eventually be home to 10,000 bison. The vision is to stitch together 3.5 million acres of public and private lands to form the largest wildlife park in the lower 48. But some nearby ranchers feel the push to build the APR is pushing them off their land, and they're mounting a resistance. We also try to solve the Great Elk Mystery: why are elk that have been exposed to brucellosis allowed to roam free in Montana, while bison are not?Mentioned in this episode:Support Threshold during our year-end giving campaign!Threshold is free and available to everyone—no paywall, ads, or subscription fees. Most podcasts rely on advertising revenue to cover costs, but Threshold is funded almost entirely by our listeners. And when we ask, you contribute, allowing us to build a sustainable business model. Our goal is to raise $85,000 by December 31st and every gift, in any amount, will make a difference. Donate today! Donate

Visit the American Prairie Reserve, a conservation project in the heart of Montana that could eventually be home to 10,000 bison. The vision is to stitch together 3.5 million acres of public and private lands to form the largest wildlife park in the lower 48. But some nearby ranchers feel the push to build the APR is pushing them off their land, and they're mounting a resistance. We also try to solve the Great Elk Mystery: why are elk that have been exposed to brucellosis allowed to roam free in Montana, while bison are not?Mentioned in this episode:Support Threshold during our year-end giving campaign!Threshold is free and available to everyone—no paywall, ads, or subscription fees. Most podcasts rely on advertising revenue to cover costs, but Threshold is funded almost entirely by our listeners. And when we ask, you contribute, allowing us to build a sustainable business model. Our goal is to raise $85,000 by December 31st and every gift, in any amount, will make a difference. Donate today! <a href="https://threshold.captivate.fm/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Donate</a>

Oh, Give Me a Home | 6 | Territory Folks Should All Be Pals

In Shishmaref, Alaska, no one’s asking if climate change is real. What they want to know is how bad it has to get before the world decides to act. Find out more at www.thresholdpodcast.org. Our reporting is made possible by listeners like you. Become part of our passionate network of supporters at https://www.patreon.com/thresholdpodcast.Mentioned in this episode:Support Threshold during our year-end giving campaign!Threshold is free and available to everyone—no paywall, ads, or subscription fees. Most podcasts rely on advertising revenue to cover costs, but Threshold is funded almost entirely by our listeners. And when we ask, you contribute, allowing us to build a sustainable business model. Our goal is to raise $85,000 by December 31st and every gift, in any amount, will make a difference. Donate today!    Donate

In Shishmaref, Alaska, no one’s asking if climate change is real. What they want to know is how bad it has to get before the world decides to act. Find out more at <a href="http://www.thresholdpodcast.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.thresholdpodcast.org</a>. Our reporting is made possible by listeners like you. Become part of our passionate network of supporters at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thresholdpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/thresholdpodcast</a>.Mentioned in this episode:Support Threshold during our year-end giving campaign!Threshold is free and available to everyone—no paywall, ads, or subscription fees. Most podcasts rely on advertising revenue to cover costs, but Threshold is funded almost entirely by our listeners. And when we ask, you contribute, allowing us to build a sustainable business model. Our goal is to raise $85,000 by December 31st and every gift, in any amount, will make a difference. Donate today! <a href="https://threshold.captivate.fm/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Donate</a>

Cold Comfort | 1 | The Water is Wide

The Greenland ice sheet is basically a giant ice cube the size of Alaska. What happens when it melts? We spent five days camping out on the ice with a team of scientists who are trying to find out. Find out more at www.thresholdpodcast.org/donate. Our reporting is made possible by listeners like you. Become part of our passionate network of supporters at https://www.patreon.com/thresholdpodcast. This season is underwritten by the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting. Production partners: Montana Public Radio and PRI’s The World.Mentioned in this episode:Support Threshold during our year-end giving campaign!Threshold is free and available to everyone—no paywall, ads, or subscription fees. Most podcasts rely on advertising revenue to cover costs, but Threshold is funded almost entirely by our listeners. And when we ask, you contribute, allowing us to build a sustainable business model. Our goal is to raise $85,000 by December 31st and every gift, in any amount, will make a difference. Donate today!    Donate

The Greenland ice sheet is basically a giant ice cube the size of Alaska. What happens when it melts? We spent five days camping out on the ice with a team of scientists who are trying to find out. Find out more at <a href="http://www.thresholdpodcast.org/donate" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.thresholdpodcast.org/donate</a>. Our reporting is made possible by listeners like you. Become part of our passionate network of supporters at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thresholdpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/thresholdpodcast</a>. This season is underwritten by the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting. Production partners: Montana Public Radio and PRI’s The World.Mentioned in this episode:Support Threshold during our year-end giving campaign!Threshold is free and available to everyone—no paywall, ads, or subscription fees. Most podcasts rely on advertising revenue to cover costs, but Threshold is funded almost entirely by our listeners. And when we ask, you contribute, allowing us to build a sustainable business model. Our goal is to raise $85,000 by December 31st and every gift, in any amount, will make a difference. Donate today! <a href="https://threshold.captivate.fm/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Donate</a>

Cold Comfort | 12 | Here Be Dragons

We continue our reporting from Kaktovik, Alaska—the only town within the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge—to find out how the conflict over drilling for oil in the refuge feels to the people who live there. The more we listened, the more we realized: the heart of the issue isn’t just over oil extraction and development, wilderness and wildlife. Whatever side people took, their focus is on their community, sovereignty, and survival.Learn more about Threshold on our website. Our reporting is made possible by listeners like you. Become part of our passionate network of supporters here. This series was produced in partnership with the Pulitzer Center.Mentioned in this episode:Support Threshold during our year-end giving campaign!Threshold is free and available to everyone—no paywall, ads, or subscription fees. Most podcasts rely on advertising revenue to cover costs, but Threshold is funded almost entirely by our listeners. And when we ask, you contribute, allowing us to build a sustainable business model. Our goal is to raise $85,000 by December 31st and every gift, in any amount, will make a difference. Donate today! Donate

We continue our reporting from Kaktovik, Alaska—the only town within the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge—to find out how the conflict over drilling for oil in the refuge feels to the people who live there. The more we listened, the more we realized: the heart of the issue isn’t just over oil extraction and development, wilderness and wildlife. Whatever side people took, their focus is on their community, sovereignty, and survival.Learn more about Threshold on our <a href="https://www.thresholdpodcast.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>. Our reporting is made possible by listeners like you. Become part of our passionate network of supporters <a href="https://www.thresholdpodcast.org/donate" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. This series was produced in partnership with the <a href="https://pulitzercenter.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Pulitzer Center</a>.Mentioned in this episode:Support Threshold during our year-end giving campaign!Threshold is free and available to everyone—no paywall, ads, or subscription fees. Most podcasts rely on advertising revenue to cover costs, but Threshold is funded almost entirely by our listeners. And when we ask, you contribute, allowing us to build a sustainable business model. Our goal is to raise $85,000 by December 31st and every gift, in any amount, will make a difference. Donate today! <a href="https://threshold.captivate.fm/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Donate</a>

The Refuge | 3 | Listen to the People, Pt. 1

We continue our reporting from Kaktovik, Alaska—the only town within the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge—to find out how the conflict over drilling for oil in the refuge feels to the people who live there. The more we listened, the more we realized: the heart of the issue isn’t just over oil extraction and development, wilderness and wildlife. Whatever side people took, their focus is on their community, sovereignty, and survival. Learn more about Threshold on our website. This series was produced in partnership with the Pulitzer Center.Mentioned in this episode:Support Threshold during our year-end giving campaign!Threshold is free and available to everyone—no paywall, ads, or subscription fees. Most podcasts rely on advertising revenue to cover costs, but Threshold is funded almost entirely by our listeners. And when we ask, you contribute, allowing us to build a sustainable business model. Our goal is to raise $85,000 by December 31st and every gift, in any amount, will make a difference. Donate today! Donate

We continue our reporting from Kaktovik, Alaska—the only town within the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge—to find out how the conflict over drilling for oil in the refuge feels to the people who live there. The more we listened, the more we realized: the heart of the issue isn’t just over oil extraction and development, wilderness and wildlife. Whatever side people took, their focus is on their community, sovereignty, and survival. Learn more about Threshold on our <a href="https://www.thresholdpodcast.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>. This series was produced in partnership with the <a href="https://pulitzercenter.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Pulitzer Center</a>.Mentioned in this episode:Support Threshold during our year-end giving campaign!Threshold is free and available to everyone—no paywall, ads, or subscription fees. Most podcasts rely on advertising revenue to cover costs, but Threshold is funded almost entirely by our listeners. And when we ask, you contribute, allowing us to build a sustainable business model. Our goal is to raise $85,000 by December 31st and every gift, in any amount, will make a difference. Donate today! <a href="https://threshold.captivate.fm/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Donate</a>

The Refuge | 3 | Listen to the People, Pt. 2

What happens when the thing you can't live without in the short term threatens your very existence in the long run? Meet two whalers in Utqiagvik, Alaska trying to answer that question. Find out more at www.thresholdpodcast.org/donate. Our reporting is made possible by listeners like you. Become part of our passionate network of supporters at https://www.patreon.com/thresholdpodcast. This season is underwritten by the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting. Production partners: Montana Public Radio and PRI’s The World.Mentioned in this episode:Support Threshold during our year-end giving campaign!Threshold is free and available to everyone—no paywall, ads, or subscription fees. Most podcasts rely on advertising revenue to cover costs, but Threshold is funded almost entirely by our listeners. And when we ask, you contribute, allowing us to build a sustainable business model. Our goal is to raise $85,000 by December 31st and every gift, in any amount, will make a difference. Donate today!    Donate

What happens when the thing you can't live without in the short term threatens your very existence in the long run? Meet two whalers in Utqiagvik, Alaska trying to answer that question. Find out more at <a href="http://www.thresholdpodcast.org/donate" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.thresholdpodcast.org/donate</a>. Our reporting is made possible by listeners like you. Become part of our passionate network of supporters at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thresholdpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/thresholdpodcast</a>. This season is underwritten by the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting. Production partners: Montana Public Radio and PRI’s The World.Mentioned in this episode:Support Threshold during our year-end giving campaign!Threshold is free and available to everyone—no paywall, ads, or subscription fees. Most podcasts rely on advertising revenue to cover costs, but Threshold is funded almost entirely by our listeners. And when we ask, you contribute, allowing us to build a sustainable business model. Our goal is to raise $85,000 by December 31st and every gift, in any amount, will make a difference. Donate today! <a href="https://threshold.captivate.fm/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Donate</a>

Cold Comfort | 8 | Oil and Water

Humans first encountered bison more than 75,000 years ago, as we migrated north out of Africa. We retrace that journey across Europe and Asia, and into the Americas.

Humans first encountered bison more than 75,000 years ago, as we migrated north out of Africa. We retrace that journey across Europe and Asia, and into the Americas.

Oh, Give Me a Home | Extra 4 | Out of Africa

Everyone's heard of Vikings -- their daring North Atlantic voyages, their mysterious runes. But there's another ancient culture in Arctic Scandinavia that's much older, and just as fascinating -- the Sámi. While the Vikings have been celebrated, Sámi music, language and traditions were forced underground. Why? Find out more at www.thresholdpodcast.org. Our reporting is made possible by listeners like you. Become part of our passionate network of supporters at https://www.patreon.com/thresholdpodcast. This season is underwritten by the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting. Production partners: Montana Public Radio and PRI’s The World.Mentioned in this episode:Support Threshold during our year-end giving campaign!Threshold is free and available to everyone—no paywall, ads, or subscription fees. Most podcasts rely on advertising revenue to cover costs, but Threshold is funded almost entirely by our listeners. And when we ask, you contribute, allowing us to build a sustainable business model. Our goal is to raise $85,000 by December 31st and every gift, in any amount, will make a difference. Donate today!    Donate

Everyone's heard of Vikings -- their daring North Atlantic voyages, their mysterious runes. But there's another ancient culture in Arctic Scandinavia that's much older, and just as fascinating -- the Sámi. While the Vikings have been celebrated, Sámi music, language and traditions were forced underground. Why? Find out more at <a href="http://www.thresholdpodcast.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.thresholdpodcast.org</a>. Our reporting is made possible by listeners like you. Become part of our passionate network of supporters at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thresholdpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/thresholdpodcast</a>. This season is underwritten by the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting. Production partners: Montana Public Radio and PRI’s The World.Mentioned in this episode:Support Threshold during our year-end giving campaign!Threshold is free and available to everyone—no paywall, ads, or subscription fees. Most podcasts rely on advertising revenue to cover costs, but Threshold is funded almost entirely by our listeners. And when we ask, you contribute, allowing us to build a sustainable business model. Our goal is to raise $85,000 by December 31st and every gift, in any amount, will make a difference. Donate today! <a href="https://threshold.captivate.fm/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Donate</a>

Cold Comfort | 5 | Just Decide

All across the Arctic, indigenous languages are on the decline. But in many communities, people are finding new ways to reclaim both language and culture. Join some Inuit rockers in northern Canada in the recording studio, singing in their own language and making their first new studio album in more than 30 years.   Find out more at www.thresholdpodcast.org/donate. Our reporting is made possible by listeners like you. Become part of our passionate network of supporters at https://www.patreon.com/thresholdpodcast. This season is underwritten by the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting. Production partners: Montana Public Radio and PRI’s The World.Mentioned in this episode:Support Threshold during our year-end giving campaign!Threshold is free and available to everyone—no paywall, ads, or subscription fees. Most podcasts rely on advertising revenue to cover costs, but Threshold is funded almost entirely by our listeners. And when we ask, you contribute, allowing us to build a sustainable business model. Our goal is to raise $85,000 by December 31st and every gift, in any amount, will make a difference. Donate today!    Donate

All across the Arctic, indigenous languages are on the decline. But in many communities, people are finding new ways to reclaim both language and culture. Join some Inuit rockers in northern Canada in the recording studio, singing in their own language and making their first new studio album in more than 30 years.   Find out more at <a href="http://www.thresholdpodcast.org/donate" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.thresholdpodcast.org/donate</a>. Our reporting is made possible by listeners like you. Become part of our passionate network of supporters at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thresholdpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/thresholdpodcast</a>. This season is underwritten by the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting. Production partners: Montana Public Radio and PRI’s The World.Mentioned in this episode:Support Threshold during our year-end giving campaign!Threshold is free and available to everyone—no paywall, ads, or subscription fees. Most podcasts rely on advertising revenue to cover costs, but Threshold is funded almost entirely by our listeners. And when we ask, you contribute, allowing us to build a sustainable business model. Our goal is to raise $85,000 by December 31st and every gift, in any amount, will make a difference. Donate today! <a href="https://threshold.captivate.fm/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Donate</a>

Cold Comfort | 11 | Life Is Too Hard Without Music

When a major storm hit Shishmaref, Alaska in 2005, it became a poster child for climate change in the Arctic. Dramatic pictures of houses falling into the sea showed up in news outlets around the world. But the story here starts way before that storm. Find out more at www.thresholdpodcast.org. Our reporting is made possible by listeners like you. Become part of our passionate network of supporters at https://www.patreon.com/thresholdpodcast. This season is underwritten by the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting. Production partners: Montana Public Radio and PRI’s The World.Mentioned in this episode:Support Threshold during our year-end giving campaign!Threshold is free and available to everyone—no paywall, ads, or subscription fees. Most podcasts rely on advertising revenue to cover costs, but Threshold is funded almost entirely by our listeners. And when we ask, you contribute, allowing us to build a sustainable business model. Our goal is to raise $85,000 by December 31st and every gift, in any amount, will make a difference. Donate today!    Donate

When a major storm hit Shishmaref, Alaska in 2005, it became a poster child for climate change in the Arctic. Dramatic pictures of houses falling into the sea showed up in news outlets around the world. But the story here starts way before that storm. Find out more at <a href="http://www.thresholdpodcast.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.thresholdpodcast.org</a>. Our reporting is made possible by listeners like you. Become part of our passionate network of supporters at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thresholdpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/thresholdpodcast</a>. This season is underwritten by the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting. Production partners: Montana Public Radio and PRI’s The World.Mentioned in this episode:Support Threshold during our year-end giving campaign!Threshold is free and available to everyone—no paywall, ads, or subscription fees. Most podcasts rely on advertising revenue to cover costs, but Threshold is funded almost entirely by our listeners. And when we ask, you contribute, allowing us to build a sustainable business model. Our goal is to raise $85,000 by December 31st and every gift, in any amount, will make a difference. Donate today! <a href="https://threshold.captivate.fm/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Donate</a>

Cold Comfort | 2 | Invisible Hands

The Gwich’in have lived and hunted in the Refuge long before it was carved out as federal, protected land. Their territory spans a huge swath of northeastern Alaska and northwestern Canada, and their health and culture depends on the Porcupine caribou herd - a group of animals 200,000 strong that calve on the area of the coastal plain slated for drilling.In this two-part episode, spend time in Arctic Village, a community just over the southern border of the Refuge, and hear from the Gwich’in about what’s at stake for them as development looms in the 1002 area.Learn more about Threshold on our website. Our reporting is made possible by listeners like you. Become part of our passionate network of supporters here. This series was produced in partnership with the Pulitzer Center.Mentioned in this episode:Support Threshold during our year-end giving campaign!Threshold is free and available to everyone—no paywall, ads, or subscription fees. Most podcasts rely on advertising revenue to cover costs, but Threshold is funded almost entirely by our listeners. And when we ask, you contribute, allowing us to build a sustainable business model. Our goal is to raise $85,000 by December 31st and every gift, in any amount, will make a difference. Donate today! Donate

The Gwich’in have lived and hunted in the Refuge long before it was carved out as federal, protected land. Their territory spans a huge swath of northeastern Alaska and northwestern Canada, and their health and culture depends on the Porcupine caribou herd - a group of animals 200,000 strong that calve on the area of the coastal plain slated for drilling.In this two-part episode, spend time in Arctic Village, a community just over the southern border of the Refuge, and hear from the Gwich’in about what’s at stake for them as development looms in the 1002 area.Learn more about Threshold on our <a href="https://www.thresholdpodcast.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>. Our reporting is made possible by listeners like you. Become part of our passionate network of supporters <a href="https://www.thresholdpodcast.org/donate" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. This series was produced in partnership with the <a href="https://pulitzercenter.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Pulitzer Center</a>.Mentioned in this episode:Support Threshold during our year-end giving campaign!Threshold is free and available to everyone—no paywall, ads, or subscription fees. Most podcasts rely on advertising revenue to cover costs, but Threshold is funded almost entirely by our listeners. And when we ask, you contribute, allowing us to build a sustainable business model. Our goal is to raise $85,000 by December 31st and every gift, in any amount, will make a difference. Donate today! <a href="https://threshold.captivate.fm/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Donate</a>

The Refuge | 4 | Do It in a Good Way, Pt. 2

18 months of reporting. All eight Arctic countries. So many fascinating people. On the final episode of season two of Threshold, we pull back a little and try to see the big picture. Join us as we bust some myths, travel back in time in a Swedish forest, and search for roadmaps into the future. Find out more at www.thresholdpodcast.org/donate. Our reporting is made possible by listeners like you. Become part of our passionate network of supporters at https://www.patreon.com/thresholdpodcast. This season is underwritten by the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting. Production partners: Montana Public Radio and PRI’s The World.Mentioned in this episode:Support Threshold during our year-end giving campaign!Threshold is free and available to everyone—no paywall, ads, or subscription fees. Most podcasts rely on advertising revenue to cover costs, but Threshold is funded almost entirely by our listeners. And when we ask, you contribute, allowing us to build a sustainable business model. Our goal is to raise $85,000 by December 31st and every gift, in any amount, will make a difference. Donate today!    Donate

18 months of reporting. All eight Arctic countries. So many fascinating people. On the final episode of season two of Threshold, we pull back a little and try to see the big picture. Join us as we bust some myths, travel back in time in a Swedish forest, and search for roadmaps into the future. Find out more at <a href="http://www.thresholdpodcast.org/donate" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.thresholdpodcast.org/donate</a>. Our reporting is made possible by listeners like you. Become part of our passionate network of supporters at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thresholdpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/thresholdpodcast</a>. This season is underwritten by the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting. Production partners: Montana Public Radio and PRI’s The World.Mentioned in this episode:Support Threshold during our year-end giving campaign!Threshold is free and available to everyone—no paywall, ads, or subscription fees. Most podcasts rely on advertising revenue to cover costs, but Threshold is funded almost entirely by our listeners. And when we ask, you contribute, allowing us to build a sustainable business model. Our goal is to raise $85,000 by December 31st and every gift, in any amount, will make a difference. Donate today! <a href="https://threshold.captivate.fm/donate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Donate</a>

Cold Comfort | 13 | Try Harder

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