"House Republicans' Ambitious Plan: Planting a Trillion Trees for a Greener Future"

House Republicans are proposing the planting of a trillion trees as they shift away from climate change denial. While the party no longer denies the existence of global warming, they are searching for a response to climate change that doesn't involve abandoning their support for American-produced energy from fossil fuels. The idea of planting a trillion trees has gained traction, with a 2019 study suggesting it could be an effective way to fight climate change. However, environmental scientists argue that it is a distraction from cutting emissions from fossil fuels. Critics also point out that planting a trillion trees would require a massive amount of space and could even increase the risk of wildfires. Despite some Republicans still denying the need to address climate change, there is a growing recognition within the party that it is an issue that needs to be acknowledged.