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In an era where political discourse is driven more by conflict than collaboration, there are few ideas that bring Americans together like Natural Climate Solutions (NCS). These solutions are actions that reduce emissions and increase carbon storage in forests, farms, grasslands, and wetlands, including efforts to employ techniques that retain carbon in soil, conserving and …
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Erin Fitzgerald, Chief Executive Officer at U.S. Farmers and Rancers in Action (USFRA), explains why USFRA is proud to partner with U.S. Nature4Climate to advance climate-smart agriculture practices that protect our vital soil and its huge potential to store carbon.
Technology could accelerate and scale-up nature’s ability to combat climate change and deliver a range of other benefits for people and the planet.
Cecilio Ricardo ©U.S. Forest Service
Our forests are going to burn, one way or another. American Forests outlines how “good” fire may be able to save forests across America from being devastated by “bad” fires.
A new study finds that meeting ambitious reforestation goals will require expanded capacity for seed collection, nursery production, and workforce development.
Did you know that America’s forests already capture and store almost fifteen percent of our nation’s carbon emissions each year? There are many actions we must take to protect and build this natural carbon sink. But there is one forest-climate solution that surpasses them all: reforestation.
John Parker © Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
A new mapping tool shows lowers costs and more feasible options for restoring forests in the United States.
These types of conservation projects help to improve hunting and fishing opportunities and combat climate change in a win-win for fish and wildlife.
In order to conserve 30% of America’s land and waters by 2030, we must empower private landowners to conserve their natural and working lands at a much greater pace and scale. Andrew Bowman, president and CEO of the Land Trust Alliance, explains why land trusts are uniquely qualified to make that happen and, importantly, why they can do so in an inclusive and equitable way.
The Land Institute
Can beer be produced sustainably? Learn about an innovative partnership on the West Coast that decided to get to the very root of the problem – and the results taste great.