“I’m ending the short-term thinking on energy once and for all. I’m acting now so people and businesses are supported with a new Energy Price Guarantee. I will tackle the root cause of the issue by boosting domestic energy supply to ensure we’re not in this position ever again.” —UK Prime Minister Liz Truss

In Episode 300 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses a development from the United Kingdom and the nation’s decision to repeal its 2019 fracking ban amid soaring energy costs. Tune in to learn how this will impact European – and U.S. – energy policies.

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EP 431: Beanless Coffee & BIDEH – District of Conservation

In Episode 431 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the new "beanless" coffee trend and problematic BIDEH update for national wildlife refuges that prioritizes climate change over wildlife management. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Atomo Coffee | Ingredients Reuters: Seattle-based startup makes 'beanless coffee' to help combat deforestation A Beyond Meat-Backed Coffee Maker Is Selling 'Beanless' Coffee Here’s how your cup of coffee contributes to climate change Are North American Forests Really Shrinking? What the Data Tell Us UN FAO 2020 Report: 2020 Global Forest Resources Assessment Global Ecology and Conservation Volume 49, January 2024: The global greening continues despite increased drought stress since 2000 The Earth is getting greener. Hurray? Wildlife Agency Strays From Conservation With Climate-Centric Refuge Rule — Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/district-of-conservation/support

1. EP 431: Beanless Coffee & BIDEH 25:57
2. EP 430: Earth Day & National Park Week 17:20
3. EP 429: Managing Invasive Pythons with Amy Siewe, aka The Python Huntress 26:59
4. EP 428: Barred Owls, EV Republicans, Fast Fashion 29:34
5. EP 427: Klamath Dam Breach Salmon Kill-Off (ft. Nick Pope) 32:50

SHOW NOTES

PM Liz Truss tweets

BBC: Fracking ban in England lifted in bid to boost UK gas supply

NPR: Households across the U.K. are about to experience an 80% jump in energy costs

Sky News: Ban on fracking to be lifted as part of Liz Truss’s energy plan

Guardian: Fracking halted in England in major government U-turn

Newsweek: Putin Is Funding Green Groups to Discredit Natural Gas Fracking

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Author

• Gabriella Hoffman
• Gabriella Hoffman is a Media Strategist and Award-Winning Outdoor Writer. She hosts the “District of Conservation” podcast and CFACT’s original YouTube series “Conservation Nation.” Learn more about her work at http://www.gabriellahoffman.com

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September 13, 2022