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Bipartisan Trillion Trees Promotes US Efforts To Reduce Carbon Dioxide In The Atmosphere
Bipartisan Trillion Trees Promotes US Efforts To Reduce Carbon Dioxide In The Atmosphere

WASHINGTON, DC – The Trillion Trees and Natural Carbon Storage Act introduced by Sens. Mike Braun (R-Ind.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) would further U.S. leadership in reducing the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere by restoring and conserving forests, grasslands, wetlands, and coastal habitats. Sens. Angus King (I-Maine) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) co-sponsored the bill.

This bipartisan bill followed a 2019 article in Science Magazine that showed forest conversation and the planting of new trees is one of the most efficient natural solutions to carbon sequestration.

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Press ReleaseRobert DillonTrillion Trees Act, Sen. Braun, Sen. Coons, Sen. Young, Sen. King, natural solutions
Webinar: Natural Solutions
Webinar: Natural Solutions

Policymakers are increasingly turning to natural solutions to climate change as commonsense policy options for emissions mitigation, adaptation, and resilience. In our next webinar, we’ll take a look at policy proposals intended to expand natural carbon sinks and facilitate private sector investment in voluntary carbon markets. Panelists will include Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-AR), Senator Mike Braun (R-IN), and David Tenny, President and CEO of the National Alliance of Forest Owners.

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WebinarRobert DillonSen. Braun, Rep. Westerman, Dave Tenny