The power of outdoor storytelling and exploring “The Last Unknown”
On the podcast today, Gabriella spoke with "The Last Unknown" host Ian Shive about his new Discovery + show and the power of outdoor storytelling.
Twenty-one State AG’s sue Biden over Keystone XL shutdown
Killing Keystone XL would kill around 11,000 jobs and cut off 830,000 barrels of oil per day -- oil which must now be transported by more expensive rail and trucks.
In the developing world, coal is still the king
Western elites can no longer veto power projects
Ending U.S. and African protein shortages
A little creative thinking could reduce hunger in Africa and meat shortages in America
Watch here: SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket to launch 60 satellites into orbit
Fresh on the heels of its successful launch of two NASA astronauts from Cape Canaveral, Space X plans to launch satellites into orbit Wednesday, June 3 at 9:25 PM EDT. SUCCESS!
Investors put “pedal to the metal” in self-driving car tech
What was once a dream of science fiction movies is becoming a reality, as companies the world over are raising billions to support new “driverless” car technologies.
Batteries not a sustainable backup for wind and solar — Part I: Environmental Concerns
Batteries must be disposed of every few years, the tonnage of toxins will skyrocket, and so will the costs.
EP 84: June is Great Outdoors Month, A Bill That Can Unify Us, and Your Reviews
In Episode 84 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the history behind Great Outdoors Month and how nature can heal a hurting nation. Plus, a breakdown of the Great American Outdoors Act and some reading of reviews. *Show Notes* Great Outdoors Month Proclamation Great Outdoors Month Townhall Column - Use code HOFFMAN to access it. Great American Outdoors Act Post a Review for District of Conservation
CFACT Makes It Official: The Virginia Clean Economy Act is a Disaster
By embracing radical environmentalism, Virginia seems to be vying with California for the title of the creator of the most destructive and unreliable energy policy at the highest cost to its citizens in the country.
Getting real about the pandemic
The letter by the 600 medical doctors offers a valuable reminder that other expert knowledge and experience exists and must be expressed and heard
Alarmist queen Hayhoe takedown by Friends of Science
If Greta Thunberg is an alarmist princess then Katherine Hayhoe is the queen of climate alarmism.
Watch historic Space X launch AND first stage LAND to be reused
The success of private industry in making America independent in space is as big as the shale revolution in making America energy independent. Isn't the power of free enterprise amazing? 10:29 AM EDT docking at the space station Sunday, 5/31.
The Global Carbon Budget: Cute numbers, feigned confidence, highly questionable — Part I
Climate campaigners present misleading certainty about the human share in the CO2 budget and strongly exaggerate its impact.
Could satellites that study distant stars help battle wildfires on Earth?
The idea of using far-out space technology to fight wildfires was the brainchild of astrophysicist Carl Pennypacker.
Weaknesses of wind and solar: CO2 is no demon — Part III
ll Wind and Solar Power must be backed up with an equal or greater amount of fossil fuel power running on Standby 100% of the time.
Rare earth emergency
China has the ability to quickly strangle the U.S. and the rest of the western world with its near monopoly of rare earths.
Colorado River water woes are real — But not climate
Human’s may have a hand in the Colorado’s troubles, but not in the way the two USGA scientists claim. And the main problem isn’t “evaporation” but rather “evapotranspiration.
Forecast models encounter reality
People accustomed to seeing forecasts of things that are somewhat remote, somewhat abstract in time, place, and consequences are suddenly being exposed to how the sausage is made in predictive forecasting, and many are not liking what they’ve seen.
‘CO2 levels’ and your ‘carbon footprint’ — NOT the problem you’ve been told
CO2 is an odorless, tasteless, invisible non-polluting gas on which all life on Earth depends.
Postponed for rain. Now watch historic Space X launch May 30th live!
Historic launch postponed for rain as Americans return to space on our own rocket. Watch the run up to the launch now and the launch itself rescheduled for Saturday, May 30th at 3:22 PM. Godspeed astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley!
Annual counter to hurricane hype
Hyping hurricanes as worse than ever has become an annual thing. The facts show it's not true.
EP 83: Sign the #ResponsibleRecreation Pledge
In Episode 83 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses why she's taking the #ResponsibleRecreation pledge. It's a challenge started by Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership with backing from National Wild Turkey Federation, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation, Ducks Unlimited, Trout Unlimited, Pheasants Forever, and Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. Here are the six principles: Plan ahead; purchase licenses and park passes online, if available. Recreate close to home Adhere to best practices for avoiding COVID-19 Follow state [...]
Shocking statements by Dominion Energy to the VA State Corporation Commission
Although the energy / emissions Plan is written in mind numbing legalese - designed to mask its true impact on electricity costs to VA consumers - its results are staggering and shocking
U.S. climate scientist James Hansen pushes for Canadian carbon tax
From Canada's Friends of Science: Hansen’s argument is that the tax has to be high enough that people will buy into the carbon dividend (rebate to lower income households).
Americans return to space in private spacecraft Wednesday
The time for America to regain our capacity to independently launch astronauts into space is long overdue.
Weaknesses of wind and solar: When science and reality clash — Part II
All Solar and Wind Power on an Electric Grid Must Be Backed Up With an Equal or Greater Amount of Fossil Fuel Power Running on Standby 100% OF The Time.
Energy via legislative diktat in Virginia
Virginia seems to be vying with California for the title of creator of the most destructive and unreliable energy policy at the highest cost.
No returning to normal until we relearn trust
Remember when the pivotal health objective was to "flatten the curve" — before the back to life and business goal post marker got moved to “beating the virus?