Green energy is not green.

From CFACT

By Gabriella Hoffman 

One particular video we did was in Sweetwater, Texas, showing it’s around a 20-acre graveyard…And we’re seeing, you know, in the Sweetwater area, that wind turbine farm is just around ten years old. So we’re seeing about a 10-year lifespan on these blades.” — Ron Kendall, co-founder of Yucca Films

In Episode 386 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Yucca Film’s Ron Kendall and Eli Rosen. They are two Texas-based conservationist filmmakers who specialize in impactful storytelling. Tune in to learn more about their efforts.

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EP 552: The Potomac is No. 1 Endangered River in America – District of Conservation

In Episode 552 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the new American Rivers report on the 10 most endangered rivers list and the Potomac River earning the top spot. Why? The organization claims both the Potomac Interceptor spill and data center buildout are factors justifying the top post. Gabriella also discusses how data centers use water and why these projects aren't as scary as believed. Plus, a preview of this weekend's IOTR Summit in Florida. Tune in to learn more!SHOW NOTESAmerican Rivers: America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2026 is a Call to Action for Healthy Rivers and a Cleaner Water Supply Maryland rejects ‘most endangered’ label for Potomac River, as D.C. remains unaware about ranking

1. EP 552: The Potomac is No. 1 Endangered River in America 18:45
2. EP 551: Maine Adopts Statutory Right to Hunt and Fish 14:01
3. EP 550: Governor Spanberger Targets Gun Ownership in Virginia (ft. Stephen Gutowski) 24:37
4. EP 549: Maryland Madness – Lead Ammunition Bans 31:45
5. EP 548: California Drillin' & "God Squad" Meeting 28:48

SHOW NOTES

Texas Monthly: Thousands of Old Wind Turbine Blades Pile Up in West Texas

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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