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"US Plans New Forest Protections, Issues Old-Growth Inventory"

"The Biden administration has identified more than 175,000 square miles (453,000 square kilometers) of old growth and mature forests on U.S. government land and plans to craft a new rule to better protect the nation’s woodlands from fires, insects and other side effects of climate change, federal officials planned to announce Thursday."

Source: AP, 04/20/2023

"Biden to Pledge $500 Million to Stop Deforestation in Brazil"

"The promise to help Brazil protect the Amazon must be approved by Congress, where Republicans are opposed to foreign climate aid."

"WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Thursday will pledge $500 million over five years to fight deforestation in Brazil, a White House official said, in a move that would make the United States one of the largest donors to the global Amazon Fund.

Source: NYTimes, 04/20/2023

Is the Earth Sacred? Hearing from Young, Religious Americans on Environmental Issues

The Pew Research Center invites you to a virtual discussion tackling how religion shapes young Americans' views about environmental issues, especially climate change. Audience Q&A follows the panel. 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET.

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