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Tapped

Tapped

By: AZPM
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Water defines life in the Southwest. Tapped explores where it's from, how it's used, and what happens when it disappears.©2026 AZPM Nature & Ecology Politics & Government Science
Episodes
  • Broken Promises, Contaminated Waters: Uranium mining on the Navajo Nation

    Broken Promises, Contaminated Waters: Uranium mining on the Navajo Nation
    Oct 9 2024
    An investigation reveals the deadly health toll of uranium mining on Navajo land, where contaminated water and broken promises have left generations fighting for survival.
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    31 mins
  • Uranium Mining in the Grand Canyon Region: Tribal sovereignty vs. nuclear energy in the climate crisis

    Uranium Mining in the Grand Canyon Region: Tribal sovereignty vs. nuclear energy in the climate crisis
    Oct 2 2024
    The costs of uranium mining and nuclear energy on Arizona's tribal nations are often hidden from the broader public. These communities are facing serious threats as their land and water resources become potential casualties in the pursuit of energy. We dive deep into the environmental, cultural, and historical impacts tied to the region's most precious resource—water. Through expert interviews and firsthand accounts, we uncover how this issue challenges the survival of ecosystems, sacred sites, and the health of Indigenous communities, raising urgent questions about the future of water in the Southwest.
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    26 mins
  • Nogales: Reviving arroyos and cultivating water resiliency

    Nogales: Reviving arroyos and cultivating water resiliency
    Sep 26 2024
    Scarcity, pollution, flooding, and unchecked urbanization have created water issues in Nogales, Sonora. The city and researchers on both sides of the border are working on innovative ways to remedy.
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    24 mins
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