Joshua trees have stood watch over the Mojave Desert for millions of years. But now they face existential threats as climate change, wildfires, and development propel them toward an uncertain future. In this episode Vanessa Barchfield and Conservation Director Brendan Cummings head to Joshua Tree National Park to explore what's happening on ground and why some populations may not survive — at least not without help. Episode credits: 

Produced, edited and mixed by Mike Stark and Vanessa Barchfield

Artwork by Izzi Stein

Music by Up Rabbit Mountain

 

The Center for Biological Diversity is a national, nonprofit

conservation organization with more than 1.8 million members and online

activists dedicated to the protection of endangered species and wild

places.