Chris Clarke

Chris Clarke

Mojave Desert
Chris Clarke is an environmental journalist, author, and desert advocate whose work has focused on the American Southwest for more than three decades. He is the founder and Executive Director of the Desert Advocacy Media Network.
17
Aug

Every Map Tells A Story: 90MFN

This will be a short email newsletter this week, as I am preparing for a day spent in a routine
2 min read
10
Aug
When Bad News Calls for Optimism

When Bad News Calls for Optimism

Greetings, friends! I wanted to let you know about the newest episode of 90 Miles from Needles, the Desert Protection
3 min read
03
Aug
90 MFN newsletter: Tree-sit on the Border

90 MFN newsletter: Tree-sit on the Border

To help keep the tree-sitters and their allies supplied with food and other necessaries, here's their fundraising
2 min read
24
Jul

Beyond Laws: Building a Movement to Save Our Deserts

Hey, thanks for opening up the newsletter! We are all overloaded these days, and it means a lot to me
3 min read
20
Jul
A young woman looking sidelong at the camera, with a background of Utah red rock.

The 90 Miles from Needles Newsletter Returns!

If you're seeing this, it's because you subscribed to our email newsletter. It's been
3 min read
02
Nov
What’s New on 90 Miles from Needles – the Desert Protection Podcast (Sept–Oct 2025

What’s New on 90 Miles from Needles – the Desert Protection Podcast (Sept–Oct 2025

Eight new stories from the desert’s front lines.
5 min read
28
Jun
Listen now: Restoring Nature & Resisting Land Grabs

Listen now: Restoring Nature & Resisting Land Grabs

The two newest episodes of 90 Miles from Needles
2 min read
19
Feb
New Episode! Podcasts we like.

New Episode! Podcasts we like.

Expanding the Desert Discourse: Podcasts You Should Check Out
2 min read
08
Feb
90 Miles from Needles newsletter is moving!

90 Miles from Needles newsletter is moving!

Dear Friend; We’re making a change! Desert News and the 90 Miles from Needles email newsletter are moving from
29
Jan
We look at the moribund Ivanpah Solar plant

We look at the moribund Ivanpah Solar plant

Hey friends; Ever since I served as Environment Editor at KCET TV in Los Angeles, the Ivanpah solar plant next
2 min read