District of Conservation

In Episode 556 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the IPCC retiring RCP 8.5 - the worst case climate change modeling scenario and the impact of this. Tune in to learn more!SHOW NOTESRCP8.5 Is Officially DeadClimate change’s worst-case scenario is officially canceledNo, RCP8.5 Did Not Become Implausible Because of Climate PolicyThe Scenario Model Intercomparison Project for CMIP7 (ScenarioMIP-CMIP7)

In Episode 555 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Wyoming Congresswoman Harriet Hageman. Rep. Hageman sits on the Natural Resources and Judiciary Committees. The congresswoman discusses her background in natural resources/energy law, her Congressional committee responsibilities, energy abundance, NEPA, +Endangered Species Act reforms, multiple-use management of public lands, natural asset companies, the E15 debate, critical minerals, nuclear energy, the repeal of the Biden-era Public Lands Rule and how to sustainably build data centers. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTESLearn more about Rep. Hageman Connect with the Congresswoman on Facebook, Instagram, and X

In Episode 554 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses how Amsterdam, The Netherlands, took steps to become the first capital city to ban public advertisements of high-carbon products like meat and fossil fuel products. Tune in to learn about the implications of this policy change. SHOW NOTESAmsterdam Bans Meat, Fossil Fuels Ads to Fight Climate Change

In Episode 553 of District of Conservation, Gabriella recaps her trip to IOTR's Annual Meeting in SWFL. Tune in to learn about IOTR's initiatives, priorities, and the efforts to add the right to hunt and fish to Colorado. SHOW NOTESSupport IOTR2027 Annual MeetingHunt Fish Freedom PodcastIOTR: Colorado Initiative 302 Clears Key Hurdle, Advances Constitutional Right To Hunt and FishCabela's Family FoundationHard Truths of Conservation

In Episode 552 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the new American Rivers report on the 10 most endangered rivers list and the Potomac River earning the top spot. Why? The organization claims both the Potomac Interceptor spill and data center buildout are factors justifying the top post. Gabriella also discusses how data centers use water and why these projects aren't as scary as believed. Plus, a preview of this weekend's IOTR Summit in Florida. Tune in to learn more!SHOW NOTESAmerican Rivers: America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2026 is a Call to Action for Healthy Rivers and a Cleaner Water Supply Maryland rejects ‘most endangered’ label for Potomac River, as D.C. remains unaware about ranking