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20158 minPGdoc-short

Environmental Crime

Defined by the Line

20158 minPGdoc-short

Josh Ewing's relocation to Bluff, Utah, ignites his commitment to conservation as he confronts environmental threats from proposed oil and gas leases near Monument Valley.

Environmental Crime

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Channel: Patagonia

Defined by the Line

2015• 8 minPG

Synopsis

Josh Ewing's relocation to Bluff, Utah, ignites his commitment to conservation as he confronts environmental threats from proposed oil and gas leases near Monument Valley.

Synopsis

Josh Ewing, a resident of Bluff, Utah, near Monument Valley, transitions from a high-stress job in Salt Lake City to a life dedicated to environmental conservation. Initially attracted to the region for its climbing opportunities, Ewing discovers a unique dwelling on Cedar Mesa that catalyzes his commitment to protecting the area's natural beauty. As he engages with the local climbing community, he learns about proposed oil and gas leases threatening the landscape, prompting a shift from personal adventure to activism for conservation in the face of industrial development.

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