Green Root Podcast #89: WORST PUBLIC LANDS SCHEME OF THE CENTURY?

On episode 89 of the Green Root Podcast—the official podcast of Eco-Integrity Alliance—we shine a bright light through the media blackout of what may be the single most destructive public lands scheme of the century with Andrew Rothman, Wildlife Habitat Conservationist and founder of the Rainforest Biodiversity Group. Host Josh Schlossberg talks with Andrew about:Continue reading “Green Root Podcast #89: WORST PUBLIC LANDS SCHEME OF THE CENTURY?”

Green Root Podcast #88: LOCAL GOVERNMENT AXES FORESTS & DEMOCRACY

On episode 88 of the Green Root Podcast—the official podcast of Eco-Integrity Alliance—we unearth an alarming level of public forest destruction, science denial, and sidestepping of participatory democracy in Jefferson County, Colorado with citizen advocate Mike Rawluk. Host Josh Schlossberg talks with Mike about how he went from being an unwitting supporter of “wildfire fuelContinue reading “Green Root Podcast #88: LOCAL GOVERNMENT AXES FORESTS & DEMOCRACY”

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 #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

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”

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 onContinue reading “SIGN ON LETTER: USDA Forest Service + Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)”

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