The questions of who can access land and which uses are prioritized have become urgent and pervasive in northern Nevada. The federal government determines how public land is used and which entities have priority accessing it. This episode discusses how mining became prioritized over other forms of land use in the region and considers the implications of this history for present-day communities facing lithium mines.

Mining for the Climate is a co-creation of Nate Otjen and Jessica Ng. It’s a production of Blue Lab at Princeton University.

Episode Credits:

Written by Nate Otjen

Hosted by Nate Otjen

Sound design by Gianna Imparato

Research and production team: Nate Otjen, Jessica Ng, Christopher Bao, and Jose Santacruz

Music by Pixabay (www.pixabay.com)

Copyright 2025 Nate Otjen, Jessica Ng and Blue Lab (bluelabmedia.org). All rights reserved.