Explore the inspiring journey of third-generation rancher Leon LaSalle and the Chippewa Cree Tribe as they advocate for equitable access to Farm Bill Programs. From confronting the challenges of drought to negotiating groundbreaking agreements with USDA, learn how their project enhances conservation practices, addresses policy changes, and catalyzes innovation for a sustainable agricultural future. Discover the impact on tribal producers, the significance of tribal sovereignty, and the opportunities presented by the upcoming Farm Bill.
Explore the importance of agroforestry, its resilience in the face of climate change, and the barriers to adoption in the Midwest. This article highlights the need for continued USDA support and a transformative 2023 Farm Bill to promote agroforestry as a natural climate solution and economic opportunity, fostering hope and revitalizing communities.
A strong partnership in Maine is undertaking a restoration project on
Frost Gully Brook to remove dams and plant native trees/plants
along the stream’s banks – providing new trout habitat, while also
supporting Maine’s outdoor recreation economy, and helping to
tackle climate change by capturing and sequestering carbon dioxide
from the air. This project is one of dozens of Coastal Programs across
the U.S. that are helping to preserve biodiversity, mitigate climate
change, and increase climate resilience.
A national survey recently conducted by U.S. Nature4Climate reveals that 92% of American voters support expanding Natural Climate Solutions. This article provides guidance on how to turn Natural Climate Solutions supporters into champions.
Oklahoma Conservation Commission
Soil health management practices like no-till farming, cover crops, and nutrient management, can provide a wide range of environmental and climate benefits, while also improving farmers’ bottom line. American Farmland Trust’s Soil Health Economic Case Studies profile the real-world experience of farmers who have adopted soil health management practices with an in-depth partial budget analysis of their experienced costs, benefits, and return-on-investment of implementing these practices.
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A recent poll conducted by U.S. Nature4Climate unveils overwhelming bipartisan support among U.S. voters for the expansion of Natural Climate Solutions. With a remarkable 92% of voters expressing their endorsement, the survey showcases a resounding consensus that these solutions are a crucial part of addressing the climate crisis. This united public sentiment extends to a broad spectrum of practices, from urban tree planting to climate-smart farming, offering policymakers a diverse menu of options to drive meaningful change.
From raggedy to awesome. Discover how The Nature Conservancy is using fire to successfully restore a marsh preserve in Texas, enhancing its ecological resilience, its diversity, and its role as a Natural Climate Solution.
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Discover the potential of biochar to improve soil health, combat climate change, and boost crop yields and explore the scientific consensus on biochar’s benefits and initiatives by the American Farmland Trust to promote it as a natural climate solution.
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December closed one of the most productive U.S. federal legislative sessions for nature ever. By the time the 117th U.S. Congress gaveled out, it had advanced the country’s largest investment in climate action; a massive bipartisan infrastructure package that heavily invests in nature, clean energy, and climate resilience; and a host of bills related to water infrastructure, natural climate …
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After a hard-fought mid-term election, divided government once again reigns in Washington, DC. In this era of heightened partisanship, the specter of gridlock has re-emerged as Democrats and Republicans stake out divergent positions across a whole host of issues, including climate change. Will these divisions in the Congress constitute a requiem for climate action for the …