District of Conservation Gabriella Hoffman

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


---

Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/district-of-conservation/support

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


---

Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/district-of-conservation/support

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


---

Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/district-of-conservation/support

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


---

Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/district-of-conservation/support

In Episode 431 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the new "beanless" coffee trend and problematic BIDEH update for national wildlife refuges that prioritizes climate change over wildlife management. Tune in to learn more!



SHOW NOTES

Atomo Coffee | Ingredients

Reuters: Seattle-based startup makes 'beanless coffee' to help combat deforestation

A Beyond Meat-Backed Coffee Maker Is Selling 'Beanless' Coffee

Here’s how your cup of coffee contributes to climate change



Are North American Forests Really Shrinking? What the Data Tell Us

UN FAO 2020 Report: 2020 Global Forest Resources Assessment

Global Ecology and Conservation Volume 49, January 2024: The global greening continues despite increased drought stress since 2000

The Earth is getting greener. Hurray?

Wildlife Agency Strays From Conservation With Climate-Centric Refuge Rule


---

Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/district-of-conservation/support

In Episode 430 of District of Conservation, Gabriella debriefs listeners on her recent Conservation Nation film trip to Washington/Oregon, her visit to Mt. Rainier National Park, and how to make Earth Day conservationist again.



SHOW NOTES

National Park Week

Let’s Reclaim Earth Day From Radical Environmentalists


---

Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/district-of-conservation/support