The Economic Lifeblood of Trees
From science teachers to whiskey barrel makers to artists, people in myriad professions need forests and trees. American Forests highlights some of the unique jobs generated by, and reliant on forests and trees.
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The Outdoor Industry Aspires to Become Climate Positive by 2030
The Outdoor Industry Association created the Climate Action Corps in early 2020, which has since grown to more 100 members representing more than $25 billion in annual sales revenue. With input from members, Board of Directors, Sustainability Advisory Council and external experts over the past year, they are excited to announce a new aspiration to become the first climate positive industry by 2030, creating a bold example for others around the world to follow.
Why Greenhouse Gas Inventories Are Important for Natural and Working Lands — and How to Fix Them
Inventories of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are a critical tool in the fight against climate change, and natural and working lands (NWL) remove more carbon dioxide than they emit. With additional investment, the amount of carbon removed by NWL in the U.S. can grow significantly.
Landowners key to restoring the native forests of the Lower Rio Grande Valley
American Forests is partnering with rancher Betty Perez and other private landowners to restore native thornforest habitat in South Texas.
Natural Climate Solutions: A Win-Win Solution for Our Environment and Our Economy
The U.S. Nature4Climate coalition has reviewed reports, case studies, and research about the economic value of Nature Climate Solutions. We hope the collective weight of this information will increase public awareness of the numerous benefits of Natural Climate Solutions, elevating these solutions as an integral part of the overall strategy to combat climate change and restore our economy.
Growing Trees, Growing Jobs
“Hard work, low pay, miserable conditions, and more!”
On its face, the California Conservation Corps’ motto might seem like more of a warning than a recruiting tool, but for thousands, it represents a promise: new skills, entry to a career, even a bit of an adventure.
Healthy Salt Marshes Harbor Rich Biodiversity—and Help Fight Climate Change
Salt marshes are an important nature-based solution in the fight against climate change, with far-reaching benefits for communities, wildlife, and coastal economies.
First-of-its-kind Engagement Tool Released for Investors on Natural Climate Solutions
As net-zero commitments become the new standard for investors and companies, Ceres and the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) released a new first-of-its-kind engagement tool for investors to spur meaningful dialogue with companies on the role and use of natural climate solutions in delivering on those commitments.
Bringing the Investment Community and Farmers Together to Transform U.S. Agriculture
To unlock the potential of our soils to help the U.S. achieve a net-zero economy, farmers and ranchers need transformative investment.