Transfer of 109,000 Acres of Protected Federal Land in New Mexico to the U.S. Army and Leaked DOI Plans for Future Layoffs - Public Lands News (April 14 - 18)

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 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

We can’t shop our way out of climate change. And we definitely can’t rely on capitalism to save the planet. But what happens when a brand tries to flip that script?In the outdoor industry, we’ve seen ...

4 Aug 202535min

In this episode, we cover two urgent and unfolding stories:The Trump administration’s rollback of safeguards in the Western Arctic with Andy Moderow from the Alaska Wilderness LeagueThe USDA’s plan to...

1 Aug 202529min

When we think about reducing the environmental impact of our outdoor gear, we often focus on the materials we can see, like recycled fabrics or plant-based alternatives. But what about the processes b...

28 Jul 202529min

This week in the Outdoor Minimalist public lands news review, we cover:USDA’s major reorganization planWhat it means for the U.S. Forest Service and wildfire responseHow agency relocations and office ...

25 Jul 202529min

In episode 190 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we’re discussing urgent threats facing wildlife protections in the United States: the ongoing dismantling of the Endangered Species Act under the Trum...

21 Jul 202539min

From staffing crises in national parks to energy dominance expansion across millions of acres of public land, here’s what you need to know:FY26 Budget Breakdown: The House released its draft Interior-...

18 Jul 202519min