<p>In Episode 428 of District of Conservation, Gabriella does a deep dive into current hot button energy, environment, and conservation stories. Topics ranges from the USFWS potentially culling 500k barred owls to save the spotted owl, a new group claiming Republicans need to comply with Biden's EV mandate, and a new study on whether jeans are bad for the planet. Tune in to learn more!</p>
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<p><strong>SHOW NOTES</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/11/17/2023-25032/draft-environmental-impact-statement-for-the-barred-owl-management-strategy-washington-oregon-and" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Barred Owl Management Strategy; Washington, Oregon, and California</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.fws.gov/press-release/2023-11/service-seeks-public-comment-draft-strategy-manage-invasive-barred-owls" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Service Seeks Public Comment on Draft Strategy to Manage Invasive Barred Owls</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/apr/4/will-feds-decimate-one-owl-species-to-help-another/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Washington Times: Will feds decimate one owl species to help another?</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.owlresearchinstitute.org/barred-owl" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Owl Research Institute </a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2024/04/07/republicans-electric-car-polling-00150406" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Opinion | Why Republicans Will Regret Their Crusade Against Electric Cars</a></p>
<p><a href="https://news.gallup.com/poll/474095/americans-not-completely-sold-electric-vehicles.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><br>Most Americans Are Not Completely Sold on Electric Vehicles</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.ipsos.com/en-us/majority-americans-say-they-are-unlikely-purchase-electric-vehicles" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><br>Majority of Americans say they are unlikely to purchase electric vehicles</a></p>
<p><a href="https://nypost.com/2024/04/05/lifestyle/wearing-jeans-is-bad-for-earth-study-finds-and-yes-even-just-once/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">NYP: Wearing jeans is bad for Earth, study finds — and yes, even just once</a></p>
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