In Episode 48 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the following: 

  • Congressional Democrats pushing the Assault Weapons Ban of 2019 (which would ban most semi-automatic firearms), red flag laws, and universal background checks (plus a plug for WHY MEADOW DIED)
  • A Swedish scientist suggests eating human flesh will curb climate change and better the planet (Gross)
  • The Department of Interior appropriating $170.6M in grant money for more Land and Water Conservation Fund projects

SHOW NOTES

Assault Weapons Ban of 2019

SENATE: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/66

HOUSE https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1296

WHY MEADOW DIED: https://www.amazon.com/Why-Meadow-Died-Policies-Parkland/dp/1642932191

Cannibalism & Environmentalism

Resurgent Article: https://theresurgent.com/2019/09/09/engaging-in-cannibalism-wont-help-the-environment/

Kuru – death by Cannibalism: https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001379.htm

DOI / LWCF Grant Funding for Projects

Press Release Announcing $170.6M in funding for LWCF projects: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-bernhardt-announces-1706-million-support-state-parks-and-outdoor-1