On Saturday, June 14, Forest Management Analyst Rocky Smith, Wildlife Habitat Conservationist Andrew Rothman (formerly with WildEarth Guardians), mountain lion expert David Neils, and Eco-Integrity Alliance’s Josh Schlossberg led a hike to the biggest logging project in recent Colorado history.
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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 #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”
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”
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