Congress Moves to Strip Public Lands Protections in Alaska, Montana, and North Dakota Using the Congressional Review Act ft. Professor John Ruple - Public Lands News (September 1 - 5)
This week's Public Lands News episode is covering public lands protections, Congressional tools, and new funding announcements, including:USDA Proposal to Rescind the Roadless Rule: 45 million acres o...
5 Sep 202520min
195. Leaving Public Lands for Dead (The First 200 Days of Trump)
We've been tracking the attacks on public lands since January 20, 2025, and while this short episode only covers a few of the main events, hundreds of other things have happened specifically targeting...
1 Sep 202529min
USDA Sets Roadless Rule Repeal in Motion ft. Trout Unlimited and National Park Staff Unionize - Public Lands News (August 25 - 29)
This week on Public Lands News, we’re covering staffing crises, forest protections, and union victories, including:National Park Service Staffing Crisis continues — closures, delayed responses, and wh...
29 Aug 202516min
194. Is Your Morning Coffee Funding Deforestation? with Etelle Higonnet
While everyone starts their morning a little differently, one thing many people have in common is pouring a cup of coffee. But what if I told you that your daily ritual of coffee is more than likely f...
25 Aug 202542min
Trump's AI Action Plan + WOTUS ft. Barbra Calantas and a Small Victory for Oak Flat, Arizona ft. Access Fund - Public Lands News (August 18 - 22)
This week on Public Lands News, we’re tracking urgent comment deadlines and court victories, including:- Forest Service Reorganization (comment period closes August 26)- Artificial Intelligence & Envi...
22 Aug 202527min
193. Yes, Your Sunscreen Could Be Killing Coral Reefs with Katie Day
Coral reefs are often called the “rainforests of the sea.” They provide habitat for an incredible diversity of marine life, protect shorelines from storms, and support the livelihoods of millions of p...
18 Aug 202534min
USDA Forest Service Reorganization, NEPA Rollbacks, and New Mexico’s Oil & Gas Battles - Public Lands News (August 4 - 15)
We’re back after a short break with an urgent update on threats to U.S. public lands, major environmental policy rollbacks, and ongoing oil and gas fights in New Mexico.Main Topics Covered:USDA’s plan...
15 Aug 202540min
We're Taking a Short Break - Back on August 15th
We're taking a short break from regular episodes while we film our new YouTube series: Ecocide.Ecocide: the destruction of large areas of the natural environment as a consequence of human activityEcoc...
8 Aug 20252min
