My legislation represents a pragmatic, science-based first step in addressing global carbon emissions, emphasizing natural carbon sequestration through reforestation, forest management, and sustainable utilization.
Westerman discusses his Trillion Trees Act as a solution for carbon emissions.
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It was once said some of my colleagues across the aisle aren't always trying to mislead people or mis-state facts, they just know so much about just what isn't so.
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was signed into law (P.L. 117-58) on November 15, 2021.
So, it is really not about a species, it is about habitat. And this bill is focused on restoring habitat, not somehow magically waving a wand and recovering a species. It all comes back to habitat.
I really believe that decision was made way above the level of the Interior Department.
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