Episode 155: Jaguars, Justice, and the Border Wall – Stories from the Frontlines With Russ McSpadden скачать в хорошем качестве

Episode 155: Jaguars, Justice, and the Border Wall – Stories from the Frontlines With Russ McSpadden

Hear the full episode and check out tons of wildlife and border wall videos and pictures from Russ: https://rewilding.org/jaguars-justice... Russ McSpadden works to protect public lands and the wildlife who call them home in Arizona and the rest of the Southwest. Before joining the Center in 2012, Russ engaged in grassroots environmental activism. He holds a master’s degree in environmental history from Florida Atlantic University. 00:00 - Introduction: Neotropical birds and wildlife corridors 00:32 - Jaguars in the corridor and their significance 01:32 - Meet Russ McSpadden and his work 02:25 - Fieldwork: Monitoring, drones, and activism 04:39 - On the ground: San Pedro River and border wall construction 06:15 - Beauty and tragedy in the borderlands 07:44 - Political and militarized landscapes 08:41 - Media coverage and the importance of documentation 10:55 - Current threats: San Rafael Valley and new wall construction 13:24 - Ecological impact of border wall and water use 16:07 - Lawsuits and legal battles over waivers 18:36 - The Real ID Act and constitutional issues 21:15 - Hope, activism, and the future of the borderlands 24:07 - The role of community and allies 26:08 - Reflections on border walls, history, and hope 28:00 - Stadium lighting, technology, and environmental impact 31:00 - Final thoughts and gratitude Please support this podcast and the work of The Rewilding Institute at https://rewilding.org/donate