Michael Carroll

Michael Carroll, the Bureau of Land Management Campaign Director at the Wilderness Society, discusses the troubling proposed sell-off of public lands, emphasizing its impact on local communities and Indigenous rights. The conversation shifts to Trump’s dramatic foreign policy turnaround, highlighting the resurgence of classic Military Industrial Complex arguments. Carroll also addresses ongoing civil liberties concerns as tensions escalate between journalists and law enforcement, spotlighting the implications of policies on transparency.

Michael Carroll and Justin Meuse from the Wilderness Society share their insights on significant new federal regulations transforming public land management. They discuss measures addressing methane waste, ecosystem restoration, and conservation of caribou herds in Alaska. The duo highlights the Biden administration’s commitment to responsible climate-friendly practices. Their conversation also delves into the complexities of rulemaking, the implications of the Inflation Reduction Act, and urgent actions to protect sage grouse habitats amidst shifting political tides.