Eco-Integrity Alliance

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 as industry, elected officials, and government agencies team up with biased media to promote anti-environmental propaganda while demonizing—or at best, ignoring—ecosystem advocates.

We suggest that combining science-based advocacy with a rekindling of our spiritual connection to the Earth—a deep reverence for the natural world that is the source of all life—might be what’s needed to stop the Sixth Great Extinction.

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” and instead advance legislation to preserve our biodiverse, carbon-storing forests: https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm

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:

Audio: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/green-root-podcast/id1512873151

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 was only fined $16,000, according to media reports.

33 Conservation Organizations Ask DOGE to Cut Funding for Unscientific “Fuel Reduction” Logging

A letter signed by 33 conservation organizations from across the U.S. was submitted to Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) asking the department to focus its funding cuts at the U.S. Forest Service on controversial and unscientific so-called “wildfire fuel reduction” logging.

SIGN ON LETTER: USDA Forest Service + Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)

Please consider adding your organization to this sign on letter asking Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to focus its funding cuts at USDA Forest Service on programs tied to controversial and scientifically-contested “wildfire fuel reduction” logging, while reinstating programs and staff that don’t negatively impact the ecology and recreation in National Forests.

The sign on form and letter is here.

Please sign by adding your name and organization (or just organization), and please share with others who might be interested.

GREEN ROOT PODCAST # 78: Saving Environmental Media (with Nathan Gilles, Journalist and Science Writer)

On episode 78 of the Green Root Podcast—the official podcast of Eco-Integrity Alliance—host Josh Schlossberg stops the presses with Nathan Gilles, Journalist and Science Writer, as they investigate the crucial role of environmental journalism in the media landscape, its triumphs and shortcomings, and the most effective ways for advocates to get coverage.

24 Colorado Conservation Groups Ask Sen. Hickenlooper to Oppose “Fix Our Forests” Act

Twenty-four Colorado conservation groups—including 350 Colorado, Great Old Broads for Wilderness, High Country Conservation Advocates, and WildEarth Guardians—signed a letter asking Senator John Hickenlooper (D-CO) to oppose the unscientific “Fix Our Forests” Act and instead support legislation that would actually protect communities from wildfire through home hardening and defensible space pruning less than 100 feet around homes.