"House Republicans Embrace Tree Planting Initiative, Shifting Stance on Climate Change"

House Republicans, acknowledging the reality of climate change, have proposed planting a trillion trees as a response to rising global temperatures. The idea, while ambitious, has drawn criticism from environmental scientists who argue that it is a distraction from cutting emissions from fossil fuels. Planting one trillion trees would require a massive amount of space and could even increase the risk of wildfires. Republicans are also pushing for increased domestic production of energy from fossil fuels, emphasizing the importance of American natural gas and coal. The party's new approach on climate change reflects a recognition of the economic toll and increasing impact of climate change on their constituents.
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