Matt goes solo on this week’s show. He expounds upon a terrific Sunday story in the Salt Lake Tribune about Escalante, exploring the critical question: Is it fair to blame rural Utah’s struggles on federal policies which ban or limit fossil fuel extraction? Click here for the Trib story.

You have until Aug. 25 to take a stand for ‪#‎cleanenergy‬ before it’s too late. Let Rocky Mountain Power and officials know that you’d like more solar and wind power: Make your voice heard – click here to weigh in!

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