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Last week on the show, we covered major changes to the Endangered Species Act here in the United States, including the rescission of the definition of "harm." 

Simply put, this means that habitat destruction would no longer be classified as harm to an endangered species, opening the door to activities such as logging and other forms of extraction and development. 


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In this week's public lands news briefing, we cover three stories:

1. Fires in Northern Minnesota continue to burn, including in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness ft. Aaron Kania, retired Forest Service Ranger in the Kiwishiwi District

2. The 10-mile buffer zone around the Chaco Canyon National Historical Park could be revoked, and the comment period ends...


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In 2024, the world generated an estimated 120 million metric tons of textile waste.

That's the equivalent of every person on Earth throwing away about 33 pounds of clothing and other textiles in a single year. 

If it’s easier to picture, 33 pounds- that's equivalent to roughly 30 to 50 pieces of clothing per person in a single year.

And the vast majority of ...


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This week in the Outdoor Minimalist public lands news briefing, we're unpacking three stories:

1. At the end of June, the Forest Service proposed a rule that could limit when the public has a say in Forest Service decisions.

Article that inspired the first segment:


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Dr. Bronner's has long been considered the gold standard of sustainable soap. It's a staple in outdoor kits, zero-waste homes, and camping gear lists thanks to its versatility, plant-based ingredients, and reputation for environmental responsibility.

But how much of that reputation actually holds up under closer scrutiny?

In this collaborative episode with the ho...


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