District of Conservation

In Episode 523 of District of Conservation, Gabriella previews her new IW energy abundance report and how the Trump administration secured a victory blocking the International Maritime Organization (IMO) vote to adopt a global net-zero shipping framework. Tune in to learn more!

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Independent Women Report on Energy Abundance

Fox News: Expert says energy abundance will 'rebalance' America as demand hits record highs nationwide

Washington Examiner: Energy abundance, not net zero, will lower electricity prices

International Maritime Organization (IMO)

IMO Net-Zero Framework

Secretary Rubio Tweet

Substack: Trump Administration Stops United Nations Carbon Tax

BBC: Landmark deal to cut global shipping emissions in tatters after US pressure

Substack: IMO members choose between the U.S. and the deep blue sea

IER: The Case Against a Carbon Tax

Global Emissions Chart

In Episode 522 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Julianne Szyper - deputy director of Virginia Department of Energy. Julianne discusses her role at the agency, VDOE's top priorities, the Youngkin administration's energy goals, supercharging nuclear fission and fusion, and much more. Tune in to learn more!

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Learn more about Virginia Department of Energy

Youngkin Virginia Energy Plan

⁠Virginia Tech to lead $10 million critical mineral research ⁠⁠coalition in Appalachia⁠

Commonwealth Fusion Systems to Build World’s First Commercial Fusion Power Plant in Virginia

USGS supports 13 states to study critical minerals in mines

In Episode 521 of District of Conservation, Gabriella recaps her trip to Wisconsin, where she spoke at a permitting reform roundtable with Congressmen Tiffany and Wied, nuclear engineer and Miss America 2023, and others.

SHOW NOTES

Independent Women Champions American Energy Abundance at Wisconsin Permitting Reform Roundtable

ICYMI: Reps. Tiffany and Wied Join AFP-WI Roundtable on Federal Permitting Reform

Independent Women’s Voice Supports the Bipartisan Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act

60 Seconds: Permitting Reform

Vortex Optics

In Episode 520 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Energy Bad Boys Isaac Orr and Mitch Rolling. They discuss Rahm Emanuel's WSJ op-ed blaming Trump and his One Big Beautiful Bill for raising energy prices, why electricity prices are high, why renewables invited an energy crisis in New Jersey and elsewhere, if renewables are being mass adopted into the U.S. grid, and reaction to President Trump's climate remarks at the U.N. General Assembly in New York City from this morning. Tune in!

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Energy Bad Boys Substack

WSJ: Rising Electricity Price? Thank Trump

Residential Electric Rates on the Rise - Part 1: The 20.2 Billion $ Political Divide for First Half of 2025

Residential Electric Rates on the Rise - Part 4: A State-Level Review by Electric Rates and Generation Types (Continued)

In Episode 519 of District of Conservation, Gabriella publishes her interview with Tristan B. Breijer, Director of Communications and Public Affairs at International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation (CIC).

CIC is a non-profit international NGO dedicated to advocating for biodiversity conservation through the sustainable use of wildlife resources. As one of the oldest conservation organizations in the world, the CIC currently represents 27 government bodies and has a membership of over 1,800 individuals. Today, the CIC is active in more than 80 countries.

International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation (CIC)

CIC Projects

Join CIC

In Episode 518 of District of Conservation, Gabriella recaps attending last night's D.C. premiere of the new documentary The Nuclear Fronter at the Kennedy Center. The film was made by The Nuclear Company and other nuclear-adjacent companies. It explores why America, a pioneer of this industry, is having a moment and reclaiming leadership in the nuclear energy space. Tune in to learn more about the film and bus tour!

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The Nuclear Frontier Documentary Premieres Tonight to Record-Breaking Kennedy Center Crowd

Substack: Nuclear Energy Night at the Kennedy Center

The Nuclear Company

See The Nuclear Frontier

ORDERING THE REFORM OF THE NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

In Episode 517 of District of Conservation, Gabriella pays tribute to Charlie Kirk - an avowed climate realist, 2nd amendment supporter, and nature lover. She also discusses two Cornell University students almost getting in trouble for lawfully hunting black bear in New York State. Tune in to learn more!

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Turning Point USA

TPUSA + IOTR Partnership

Mrs. Erika Kirk's Full Remarks

Craig Boddington's Tribute to Charlie Kirk

SportingClassics TV Tribute to Charlie Kirk

Charlie Kirk Destroys Climate Crazies!

Charlie Kirk STANDS UP For The Second Amendment 👀🔥

Charlie Kirk Show: Iran/Israel Ceasefire + The Muslim Maoist | Vice President Vance, Sen. Lee | 6.24.25

Mike Lee explains his decision to downsize public lands sell-off plan amid backlash, Senate rules setback

Two Cornell students killed bear and skinned it back at their dorm

In Episode 516 of District of Conservation, Gabriella recaps her European vacation energy and conservation observations and discusses Boone & Crockett Club's newly-launched "Poach and Pay Project." Tune in to learn more!

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Boone and Crockett Club

Boone and Crockett Club's Poach and Pay Project

In Episode 515 of District of Conservation, Gabriella kicks off Season 8 of the podcast with Paul Schecklman, a Wisconsin-based hunter-conservationist and founder of the new nonprofit, Northwoods Policy Network. Learn about Paul's background, advocacy, and mission of his newly-launched group.

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Learn about Northwoods Policy Network

Follow Paul on X

In Episode 514 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with plastics expert and author Dr. Chris DeArmitt. They discuss the collapse of UN Plastic Treaty negotiations talks in Geneva, misconceptions about microplastics, plastics pollution, styrofoam, and other paradoxes about plastic usage. Tune in to learn more!

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Connect with Dr. Chris DeArmitt

Follow him on LinkedIn and X/Twitter

Order The Plastics Paradox: Facts for a Brighter Future

Global plastic talks collapse as countries remain deeply divided

UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution