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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 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.
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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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EP 431: Beanless Coffee & BIDEH
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!
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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
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EP 430: Earth Day & National Park Week
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.
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National Park Week
Let’s Reclaim Earth Day From Radical Environmentalists
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EP 429: Managing Invasive Pythons with Amy Siewe, aka The Python Huntress
In Episode 429 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Amy Siewe - aka the Python Huntress - about her journey from real estate professional to python hunter. Amy demystifies the activity and discuss why invasive species management is important to conservation.
Tune in to learn more!
SHOW NOTES
Amy's Bio
Python Huntress Website
NYT: Her Livelihood? Hunting Pythons in the Dead of Night.
Former real estate professional Amy Siewe joins the fight against the growing python problem in Florida
The Biggest Burmese Pythons Ever Captured in Florida—Including a New No. 1
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EP 428: Barred Owls, EV Republicans, Fast Fashion
In Episode 428 of District of Conservation, Gabriella does a deep dive into current hot button energy, environment, and conservation stories. Topics ranges from the USFWS potentially culling 500k barred owls to save the spotted owl, a new group claiming Republicans need to comply with Biden's EV mandate, and a new study on whether jeans are bad for the planet. Tune in to learn more!
SHOW NOTES
Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Barred Owl Management Strategy; Washington, Oregon, and California
Service Seeks Public Comment on Draft Strategy to Manage Invasive Barred Owls
Washington Times: Will feds decimate one owl species to help another?
Owl Research Institute
Opinion | Why Republicans Will Regret Their Crusade Against Electric Cars
Most Americans Are Not Completely Sold on Electric Vehicles
Majority of Americans say they are unlikely to purchase electric vehicles
NYP: Wearing jeans is bad for Earth, study finds — and yes, even just once
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EP 427: Klamath Dam Breach Salmon Kill-Off (ft. Nick Pope)
In Episode 427 of District of Conservation, Gabriella chats with Daily Caller News Foundation energy reporter Nick Pope. Nick recently published an expose on massive salmon kill-offs resulting from breaching Klamath River dams. Tune in to learn about the situation unfolding there.
SHOW NOTES
Nick Pope Byline at DCNF
Follow Nick on Twitter/X
‘The River Is Essentially Dead’: How Enviros’ Push To Save Salmon Ended Up Killing ‘Hundreds Of Thousands’ Of Them
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