In Episode 528 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses new Department of Interior changes to National Parks access--including America-First fees. Tune in to learn more!SHOW NOTESDepartment of the Interior Announces Modernized, More Affordable National Park Access NPS: Visitor Use DataUpdated: America the Beautiful Entrance PassesNational Parks to Charge International Visitors More to Pay Down Maintenance BacklogESTABLISHING THE PRESIDENT’S MAKE AMERICA BEAUTIFUL AGAIN COMMISSIONPERC: Happy to PayPERC: The Economics of AwePERC: How Overseas Visitors Can Help Steward Our National ParksU.S. Travel Association: HIGHLIGHTS OF U.S. NATIONAL PARK VISITS BY OVERSEAS TRAVELERS
In Episode 527 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses three updates: if climate policies deliver energy affordability, previewing her November 18th, 2025 energy abundance talk at University of Hawaii at Manoa, and how San Diego Zoo visits planted the seeds of her wildlife conservation policy journey. Tune in to learn more!SHOW NOTESAffordability, affordability, affordability: Democrats’ new winning formulaSherrill Affordability AgendaEast Coast Energy Radicals Who Campaigned On Affordability Set To Blow Up Utility BillsGavin Newsom: Democrats need to recast climate change as ‘affordability’ issueNewsom pushes climate record abroad as Californians shoulder America’s highest gas costsNewsom vows to block Trump’s reported energy plan in California, experts push back Assessment of the Scope of Tasks to Completely Phase out Fossil Fuels in HawaiʻiUniversity of Hawaii Speech DetailsHawaii Electricity MixHawaii EIA ProfileBalboa Park HistorySan Diego ZooSan Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Timeline
In Episode 526 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Dr. Elizabeth Buchanan - author of the new book, So You Want to Own Greenland?: Lessons from the Vikings to Trump. Elizabeth discusses her scholarship in polar affairs, what prompted her to write the book, if Greenland will ever be independent, the unearthed nuclear reactor at Camp Century, Greenland's vast critical mineral deposits, if energy, tourism, and Greenland ice cubes will boost the nation's standing. SHOW NOTESFollow Elizabeth on X & follow her work at Australian Strategic Policy InstituteSo You Want to Own Greenland?: Lessons from the Vikings to TrumpUS Flexes Arctic Air Power in GreenlandGreenland startup begins shipping glacier ice to cocktail bars in the UAE
In Episode 525 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Travis Fisher - director of energy and environmental policy studies at the Cato Institute. Travis discusses his role at Cato Institute, why energy abundance is having a moment, Bill Gates disavowing climate doomerism, challenging the 2009 EPA endangerment finding, if AI data centers are responsible for rising electricity demand, consumer-regulated electricity, and much more. Tune in!SHOW NOTESFollow Travis on X and Cato InstituteThe Fishtank: Free-Market Insights on Energy PolicyCato Institute: The Budgetary Cost of the Inflation Reduction Act’s Energy SubsidiesThe Simon Abundance Index 2025A Critical Review of Impacts of Greenhouse Gas Emissions on the U.S. Climate Advocates for Consumer Regulated ElectricityNew Hampshire Sparks a Revolution in Electricity SupplyWhat Would Consumer-Regulated Electricity Look Like?
In Episode 524 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses Bill Gates disavowing the climate crisis narrative. Tune in to learn more!SHOW NOTESGates Notes: Three tough truths about climateBill Gates realizes this is a 'dead end,' argues editorWhy Did Bill Gates Give A Talk With A Jar Of Human Poop By His Side?Bill Gates says fake meat products will 'eventually' be 'very good'NYT: World sours on climate change
In Episode 522 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Julianne Szyper - deputy director of Virginia Department of Energy. Julianne discusses her role at the agency, VDOE's top priorities, the Youngkin administration's energy goals, supercharging nuclear fission and fusion, and much more. Tune in to learn more!SHOW NOTESLearn more about Virginia Department of EnergyYoungkin Virginia Energy PlanVirginia Tech to lead $10 million critical mineral research coalition in AppalachiaCommonwealth Fusion Systems to Build World’s First Commercial Fusion Power Plant in VirginiaUSGS supports 13 states to study critical minerals in mines
In Episode 521 of District of Conservation, Gabriella recaps her trip to Wisconsin, where she spoke at a permitting reform roundtable with Congressmen Tiffany and Wied, nuclear engineer and Miss America 2023, and others.SHOW NOTES Independent Women Champions American Energy Abundance at Wisconsin Permitting Reform RoundtableICYMI: Reps. Tiffany and Wied Join AFP-WI Roundtable on Federal Permitting ReformIndependent Women’s Voice Supports the Bipartisan Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act60 Seconds: Permitting ReformVortex Optics
In Episode 520 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Energy Bad Boys Isaac Orr and Mitch Rolling. They discuss Rahm Emanuel's WSJ op-ed blaming Trump and his One Big Beautiful Bill for raising energy prices, why electricity prices are high, why renewables invited an energy crisis in New Jersey and elsewhere, if renewables are being mass adopted into the U.S. grid, and reaction to President Trump's climate remarks at the U.N. General Assembly in New York City from this morning. Tune in!SHOW NOTESEnergy Bad Boys SubstackWSJ: Rising Electricity Price? Thank TrumpResidential Electric Rates on the Rise - Part 1: The 20.2 Billion $ Political Divide for First Half of 2025Residential Electric Rates on the Rise - Part 4: A State-Level Review by Electric Rates and Generation Types (Continued)
In Episode 519 of District of Conservation, Gabriella publishes her interview with Tristan B. Breijer, Director of Communications and Public Affairs at International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation (CIC).CIC is a non-profit international NGO dedicated to advocating for biodiversity conservation through the sustainable use of wildlife resources. As one of the oldest conservation organizations in the world, the CIC currently represents 27 government bodies and has a membership of over 1,800 individuals. Today, the CIC is active in more than 80 countries.International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation (CIC)CIC ProjectsJoin CIC
In Episode 518 of District of Conservation, Gabriella recaps attending last night's D.C. premiere of the new documentary The Nuclear Fronter at the Kennedy Center. The film was made by The Nuclear Company and other nuclear-adjacent companies. It explores why America, a pioneer of this industry, is having a moment and reclaiming leadership in the nuclear energy space. Tune in to learn more about the film and bus tour!SHOW NOTESThe Nuclear Frontier Documentary Premieres Tonight to Record-Breaking Kennedy Center CrowdSubstack: Nuclear Energy Night at the Kennedy CenterThe Nuclear CompanySee The Nuclear FrontierORDERING THE REFORM OF THE NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
In Episode 517 of District of Conservation, Gabriella pays tribute to Charlie Kirk - an avowed climate realist, 2nd amendment supporter, and nature lover. She also discusses two Cornell University students almost getting in trouble for lawfully hunting black bear in New York State. Tune in to learn more!SHOW NOTESTurning Point USATPUSA + IOTR PartnershipMrs. Erika Kirk's Full RemarksCraig Boddington's Tribute to Charlie KirkSportingClassics TV Tribute to Charlie KirkCharlie Kirk Destroys Climate Crazies!Charlie Kirk STANDS UP For The Second Amendment 👀🔥Charlie Kirk Show: Iran/Israel Ceasefire + The Muslim Maoist | Vice President Vance, Sen. Lee | 6.24.25Mike Lee explains his decision to downsize public lands sell-off plan amid backlash, Senate rules setbackTwo Cornell students killed bear and skinned it back at their dorm
In Episode 516 of District of Conservation, Gabriella recaps her European vacation energy and conservation observations and discusses Boone & Crockett Club's newly-launched "Poach and Pay Project." Tune in to learn more!SHOW NOTESBoone and Crockett ClubBoone and Crockett Club's Poach and Pay Project
In Episode 515 of District of Conservation, Gabriella kicks off Season 8 of the podcast with Paul Schecklman, a Wisconsin-based hunter-conservationist and founder of the new nonprofit, Northwoods Policy Network. Learn about Paul's background, advocacy, and mission of his newly-launched group. SHOW NOTESLearn about Northwoods Policy NetworkFollow Paul on X
In Episode 514 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with plastics expert and author Dr. Chris DeArmitt. They discuss the collapse of UN Plastic Treaty negotiations talks in Geneva, misconceptions about microplastics, plastics pollution, styrofoam, and other paradoxes about plastic usage. Tune in to learn more!SHOW NOTESConnect with Dr. Chris DeArmitt Follow him on LinkedIn and X/TwitterOrder The Plastics Paradox: Facts for a Brighter FutureGlobal plastic talks collapse as countries remain deeply dividedUN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution
In Episode 513 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the Trump administration cancelling the controversial Lava Ridge Wind Project she and CFACT first investigated in August 2022. Tune in to learn more!SHOW NOTESInterior Department Moves to Cancel Reckless Biden-era Approval of Lava Ridge Wind ProjectHow CFACT's 'Conservation Country' Series Brought Down Lava Ridge Wind ProjectLava Ridge Wind ProjectSnake River Plain aquifer
In Episode 512 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the 75th anniversary of the Sport Fish Restoration (Dingell-Johnson) Act becoming law and bolstering conservation efforts. Tune in to learn more!SHOW NOTESSport Fish RestorationThe Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Act of 1950Casting a Conservation Legacy and Celebrating 75 Years of the Sport Fish Restoration ActA Good Excise Tax
In Episode 511 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Dan Cabela - host of Hard Truths of Conservation and of the Cabela Family Foundation. The Cabela Family Foundation strives to build and create partnerships and projects which promote outdoor recreation, conservation, and charity toward others.Hard Truths of Conservation currently airs on Animal Planet, formerly airing on Discovery Channel.SHOW NOTESLearn more about Dan CabelaHard Truths of ConservationCabela Family FoundationIOTRFollow Dan on Facebook and Instagram
In Episode 510 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the forthcoming repeal of the 2009 EPA endangerment finding that deemed carbon dioxide as harmful to humans. Learn about the 2009 guidance, carbon/C02's importance to plants and daily live, and likely proposed Trump 2.0 rule to repeal this 16-year standard. SHOW NOTESEndangerment and Cause or Contribute Findings for Greenhouse Gases Under Section 202(a) of the Clean Air ActClimate Depot: NY Times: EPA ‘to Draft a Plan to End Its Ability to Fight Climate Change’ – Would ‘rescind a 2009 declaration known as the ‘endangerment finding’ – Morano responds: ‘Will the Earth Survive if EPA Cannot ‘Fight Climate Change’?NOAA: The AtmosphereNatGeo: PhotosynthesisBenefits of CO2 for PlantsTrump EPA Kicks Off Formal Reconsideration of Endangerment Finding with Agency Partners
In Episode 509 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses two topics: the U.S. effort to boost critical minerals production and processing + the Rigs-to-Reef program converting decommissioned oil rigs into fish habitat. Tune in to learn more!SHOW NOTESImmediate Measures to Increase American Mineral ProductionTwo New U.S. Mining Projects Could Cut Our Dependence on ChinaRigs to Reef ProgramWatch "Steel to Sanctuary"
In Episode 508 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Sarah Montalbano, IWF Center for Energy and Conservation Senior Fellow and Policy Fellow at Center of the American Experiment, to discuss her new report "Shattered Green Dreams: The Environmental Costs of Wind and Solar." Tune in to learn more!SHOW NOTESFollow Sarah on XSubscribe to Sarah's "Montalbano Mondays" Substack NewsletterShattered Green Dreams:The Environmental Costs of Wind and SolarEnergy Bad Boys: "Mission Impossible": Why Getting Enough Minerals for Net-Zero is Impossible