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District of Conservation Gabriella Hoffman
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District of Conservation is a podcast highlighting the incredible conservationists who thrive and survive deep in or around "The Swamp." These are the policymakers, storytellers, trailblazers, and hardworking folks who go unnoticed but shape this region—whether they live or work here. In addition to guests, the podcast will also cover difficult and even controversial conservation public policy matters and news.
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EP 437: Cringe Buttigieg Comments on EV Charging Stations + Turbulence
In Episode 437 of District of Conservation, Gabriella keeps up the theme with incompetent cabinet secretaries and deputies focusing on Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and his terrible 'Face the Nation' interview. He couldn't answer why only 8 of 500k EV charging stations, funded by $7.5B, have come online. He also spew misinformation about turbulence and climate change. Tune in the learn more!
SHOW NOTES
Full Buttigieg 'Face the Nation' Interview
Autoweek: $7.5 Billion In Federal Funds Yield Only 8 EV Charging Stations
Free Press: Stop Making Plane Turbulence About Climate Change
Climate change is behind increasing flight turbulence, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says
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EP 436: Denali in Denial & Florida Yes on 2 Update with Travis Thompson
In Episode 436 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the Denali National Park flag brouhaha and a Florida Yes on 2 update with Travis Thompson. Tune in to learn more!
SHOW NOTES
American Flags Fit Into The National Park Experience
Denali National Park response to flag fiasco marked by evasion, half-truths and redirection
National Park Service Statement: Denali National Park
National Park Service denies ordering removal of American flag at Denali National Park
Denali National Park is in Damage Control Mode
National Park Service, in careful statement, denies claim that superintendent banned American flag from bridge workers’ vehicles
Yes on 2 Florida
Travis Thompson
All Florida
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EP 435: Brant MacDuff, aka The Shotgun Conservationist
In Episode 435 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Brant McDuff - conservation historian, author, taxidermist, lecturer, museum tour guide--jack of all trades. Brant discusses his hunting journey, how to make hunting appealing to city dwellers, how to fight incremental bans to hunting, his love of taxidermy, the importance of hunters to come together, and much more. Don't miss this riveting conversation!
SHOW NOTES
Brant MacDuff's Website
Brant's Book: The Shotgun Conservationist: Why Environmentalists Should Love Hunting
Connect with Brant on Instagram
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EP 434: Climate Realism with Chris Martz
In Episode 434 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with meteorology student and rising climate thought leader Chris Martz. Chris chats why he is interested in weather/climate issues, if climate change underpins all natural disasters, how to challenge the climate crisis narrative, and analyze Professor Bill McGuire's crazy climate culling statements and the new Monmouth poll showing diminished support for prioritizing climate change among 18-to-34 year olds. Tune in to learn more!
SHOW NOTES
Connect with Chris Martz and follow him on Twitter
Bill McGuire's crazy climate culling tweets
Pew: Why Some Americans Do Not See Urgency on Climate Change
Climate Professor Thinks We Should 'Cull' the Human Population to Reach Emissions Targets
Monmouth Poll: Climate Change Concerns Dip
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EP 433: Permitting Reform & DeSantis Bans Lab-Grown Meat
In Episode 433 of District of Conservation, Gabriella is recording from POMA Annual Meeting in South Carolina. She dishes on her personal best largemouth bass catch and shares two news updates regarding the Biden NEPA rule and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis banning lab-grown meat. Tune in to learn more!
SHOW NOTES
ESG Comes For Permitting Reform
Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Reforms to Modernize Environmental Reviews, Accelerate America’s Clean Energy Future, Simplify the Process to Rebuild our Nation’s Infrastructure, and Strengthen Public Engagement
Governor DeSantis Signs Legislation to Keep Lab-Grown Meat Out of Florida
NRO: Florida’s Meat-Mandate Hypocrisy
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EP 432: CPP 2.0, Conservation Leases, Renewable Energy Rule
In Episode 432 of District of Conservation, Gabriella updates listeners on several finalized EPA and DOI (BLM) rules that potentially will affect grid stability, multiple-use management of public lands, and force a transition to net-zero—an unsustainable goal. Learn more on today's program.
SHOW NOTES
Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Suite of Standards to Reduce Pollution from Fossil Fuel-Fired Power Plants
Explainer: New EPA power sector rules set up likely legal clashes
EPA: Greenhouse Gas Standards and Guidelines for Fossil Fuel-Fired Power Plants
E&E News: 3 energy questions hang over EPA’s carbon rule
Final Public Land Rule
BLM Restoration and Mitigation Lease Fact Sheet
BLM: Renewable Energy Rule
Western Solar Plan Could Threaten 22M Public Lands Acres
IWF: Renewables Developers Win Big Discount On Public Lands
Biden-Harris Administration Delivers Historic Milestones, New Actions for Clean Energy on Public Lands
BLM Director Stone-Manning outlines new direction for agency
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