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environment6 months ago

Trump Admin Moves to Repeal Major Forest Protections

The Trump administration announced plans to repeal the 2001 Roadless Rule, which protects 58 million acres of national forests from road construction and logging, citing outdated regulations. Environmental advocates warn this could lead to increased wildfire risk, habitat destruction, and privatization of public lands, and vow to oppose the move through legal action.