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
192. Is it Possible to Build a Brand Around Advocacy Instead of a Product? with Matt Moreau
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
Protecting the Western Arctic ft. Alaska Wilderness League and the Potential Repeal of the Roadless Rule ft. Outdoor Alliance - Public Lands News (July 28 - August 1)
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
191. Scaling Climate Solutions in the Outdoor Industry with Andrea Paulson
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 Juli 202529min
Public Lands are "Open for Drilling" ft. The Wilderness Society, USDA Reorganization, and FY2026 Budget Updates - Public Lands News (July 21 - 25)
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 Juli 202529min
190. Inside the Fight to Save the Endangered Species Act with Ramona McGee
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 Juli 202539min
