Green Root Podcast #87: PUBLIC FORESTS AS CLIMATE REFUGES

On episode 87 of the Green Root Podcast—the official podcast of Eco-Integrity Alliance—we celebrate the campaign to protect public forests as climate refuges with Rick Bass, Executive Director of the Yaak Valley Forest Council. Host Josh Schlossberg talks with Rick Bass about his organization’s work defending the uniquely biodiverse Yaak Valley in northwestern Montana; theirContinue reading “Green Root Podcast #87: PUBLIC FORESTS AS CLIMATE REFUGES”

Green Root Podcast #86: MINING SACRED LANDS

On episode 86 of the Green Root Podcast—the official podcast of Eco-Integrity Alliance—we delve deep into the ecological, physical, cultural, and spiritual harm caused by mining public lands with Dov Korff-Korn, legal director of the Sacred Defense Fund. Host Josh Schlossberg talks with Dov Korff-Korn about his work as an attorney with the Lakota People’sContinue reading “Green Root Podcast #86: MINING SACRED LANDS”

Green Root Podcast #85: WHY CAN’T ACTIVISM BE MORE FUN?

On episode 85 of the Green Root Podcast, we question whether anger is always the best fuel for activism, while pondering some ways we might make our campaigns more enjoyable, welcoming, and effective.

Green Root Podcast #84: Trump’s First 100 Days on Public Lands

On episode 84 of the Green Root Podcast—the official podcast of Eco-Integrity Alliance—we take another trip to Capitol Hill with Jennifer Mamola, Policy and Advocacy Director for John Muir Project, who fills us in on the nasty details of the havoc President Trump has wreaked on public lands in the first 100 days of hisContinue reading “Green Root Podcast #84: Trump’s First 100 Days on Public Lands”

Green Root Podcast #83: Where Are the DRUIDS?

On episode 83 of the Green Root Podcast, we somewhat seriously ponder whether a return of the ancient Celtic nature priests known as the Druids might be the answer to solving the ecological crisis. In this short video essay, we point out the ongoing challenges of harnessing science and grassroots organizing for ecosystem protection asContinue reading “Green Root Podcast #83: Where Are the DRUIDS?”

Green Root Podcast #82: F*** OUR FORESTS ACT

On episode 82 of the Green Root Podcast, Rocky Smith, forest management analyst, filibusters with host Josh Schlossberg to tear apart the Orwellian “Fix Our Forests” Act—one of the most destructive anti-environmental bills in modern history—and show you how to fight it. Contact your Senators today and ask them to oppose “Fix Our Forests” andContinue reading “Green Root Podcast #82: F*** OUR FORESTS ACT”

Green Root Podcast #81: THE CLEARCUT CULT

On episode 81 of the Green Root Podcast, we call out the well-monied and influential backers of what’s turning out to be one of the most destructive anti-environmental schemes in modern U.S. history. Video: Audio only: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-clearcut-cult/id1512873151?i=1000703495074

GREEN ROOT PODCAST #80: Why the Environmental Movement Keeps LOSING

On episode 80 of the Green Root Podcast—the official podcast of Eco-Integrity Alliance—host Josh Schlossberg offers a heartfelt take on what he believes much of the grassroots “environmental” movement might be missing that’s keeping us from genuinely protecting the natural ecosystems that sustain all life of Earth.

GREEN ROOT PODCAST #79: Myth-Busting “Biomass” Energy (with Adam Colette, Dogwood Alliance and Alex Budd, PNW Forest Climate Alliance)

On episode 79 of the Green Root Podcast, Adam Colette of Dogwood Alliance and Alex Budd of Pacific Northwest Forest Climate Alliance join host Josh Schlossberg to myth-bust the greenwashing of forest “biomass” energy as “clean, green, and renewable” and invite you to the Break Big Biomass National Call to Action on April 7. Video:Continue reading “GREEN ROOT PODCAST #79: Myth-Busting “Biomass” Energy (with Adam Colette, Dogwood Alliance and Alex Budd, PNW Forest Climate Alliance)”

Forest Service Admits Controversial “Fuel Reduction” Logging Caused Utah Wildfire

Logging equipment from a wildfire “fuel reduction” project caused the 33,000-acre Yellow Lake Fire, according to a U.S. Forest Service statement. The fire was the largest in the area since 2016, and the largest in the state since 2020. While total suppression costs for the fire amounted to $20 million, the unnamed logging contractor wasContinue reading “Forest Service Admits Controversial “Fuel Reduction” Logging Caused Utah Wildfire”