District of Conservation

Author: Gabriella Hoffman

District of Conservation is a podcast highlighting the incredible conservationists who thrive and survive deep in or around "The Swamp." These are the policymakers, storytellers, trailblazers, and hardworking folks who go unnoticed but shape this regionwhether they live or work here. In addition to guests, the podcast will also cover difficult and even controversial conservation public policy matters and news.
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Language: en

Genres: Sports, Wilderness

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EP 522: Virginia is for Reliable Energy Lovers (ft. Julianne Szyper)
Episode 522
Sunday, 12 October, 2025

In Episode 522 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Julianne Szyper - deputy director of Virginia Department of Energy. Julianne discusses her role at the agency, VDOE's top priorities, the Youngkin administration's energy goals, supercharging nuclear fission and fusion, and much more. Tune in to learn more!SHOW NOTESLearn more about Virginia Department of EnergyYoungkin Virginia Energy Plan⁠Virginia Tech to lead $10 million critical mineral research ⁠⁠coalition in Appalachia⁠Commonwealth Fusion Systems to Build World’s First Commercial Fusion Power Plant in VirginiaUSGS supports 13 states to study critical minerals in mines