Out-of-control wildfires have displaced hundreds of thousands in CA, with Latinos hit hardest by health and economic impacts. Strategic prescribed fires are cooler and less intense, reducing distress and health risks for nearby communities. Learn more ➡️bit.ly/FireEco

The sage steppe ecosystem spans 10 U.S. states and is home to over 350 species—including this bird, the sage grouse. A new poll found that 93% of western voters say Bureau of Land Management - National should improve protections for the region and its biodiversity. pew.org/4dw1Nq5

Citizens of at least 64 countries will vote for national leaders in 2024. The implications of these elections for the #climate cannot be overstated. Here’s what WRI experts are saying about the world’s most consequential elections for climate so far: bit.ly/3MeFA3W

#TreeEquity Score combines information from a variety of sources to create a single measure from 0 to 100. The lower the score, the greater the need for investment. 🌳Learn more about Tree Equity Score and find your neighborhood’s score at TreeEquityScore.org

After the devastation of the #CaldorFire, the road to recovery begins. With $10.6M from National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, we’re restoring burned watersheds and helping our forests grow back stronger. Learn more 👇 americanforests.org/article/americ…

#DYK that according to a recent US Nature4Climate poll, bipartisan public support for natural climate solutions is higher than ever before? Natural climate solutions sequester carbon and reduce greenhouse gas emissions while also promoting climate resilience. 👀 usnature4climate.org/2024/08/07/sup…

Blue carbon ecosystems like seagrasses and mangroves are very effective at capturing carbon (they can sequester more carbon/acre than forests) and provide storm protection, water quality boosts, and economic benefits. More by US Nature4Climate with SmithsonianEnv: usnature4climate.org/2024/08/19/ser…

From nurturing trees to cultivating careers, City of New York is setting a powerful example of how urban forestry can drive positive change. Check out our article on how these efforts are transforming the city’s green landscape 👇americanforests.org/article/rooted…

In the season finale of Hola Cultura (holaculturadc.bsky.social), Alana Tucker discusses how cities can use #TreeEquity Score and the role of zoning changes in protecting #UrbanForests. 🌳Learn how we're helping cities build healthier, more resilient communities for everyone👇 holacultura.com/podcasts/dchea…

Thanks for being apart of #SeedSeptember with us. 🌱 While September is ending, our work still continues. Visit our website to learn more about what you can do to help us regrow the nation's seed and tree supply. Learn more: SeedSeptember.org

Next Tuesday at noon, the kickoff briefing of our Resilient and Healthy Rivers series will examine the environmental challenges facing the Mississippi River and solutions to address them. Lunch will be included! RSVP: eesi.org/100824rivers

Our newsletter is out! Preview: Leading environmental experts emphasize the urgent need for US policymakers to act on #NaturalClimateSolutions like reforestation & urban tree planting to address climate change & benefit communities. Subscribe+read here: usnature4climate.org/sign-up/

You won’t want to miss the latest Farm + Food + Facts podcast. Find out more about the ag-related conversations that took place at Climate Week NYC with Michael Crinion, owner of Ash Grove Dairy and USFRA board chair, and Kevin Kevin Burkum, USFRA CEO. shorturl.at/MdM1X

✍️👩‍💻🧑‍💻Coming up! Participate in this collaborative initiative dedicated to strengthening communication efforts in Native ag and building a cohort communication professionals.   When: Thursday, October 10th,  at 11 a.m. CT / 9 a.m. PT.   RSVP here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Join us for a FREE webinar on 🗓️ Oct 21. Experts from TNC & growersedge will share findings from warranty-backed pilot projects aimed to alleviate farmer concerns about adopting #RegenAg practices. Register today! nature.ly/3ZOaZlC

Recent research published in Nature Food by TNC and Institute on the Environment UMN shows that GHG emissions from the U.S. beef industry could be reduced by up to 30%. nature.ly/47UaKr7 Cool Green Science

🌱 ICYMI: Last month, Governor Phil Murphy’s administration released New Jersey’s blueprint for boosting the state’s natural & working lands — from forests to aquatic habitats, these lands play a powerful role in the fight against climate change. Learn more via New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection ⬇️

Listen as dairy farmer Michael Crinion, owner of Ash Grove Dairy and USFRA board chair, and Kevin Burkum, CEO of USFRA, share what they are keeping an eye on following Climate Week NYC in this bonus podcast. shorturl.at/WABQn

Did you know that trees are key to healthier, more equitable communities? Explore our #TreeEquity Score to see how your neighborhood measures up! Together, we can ensure that everyone enjoys the benefits of #UrbanForests. Learn more at TreeEquityScore.org

Join us TOMORROW @ 12pm for a lunch briefing on The Mississippi River! Speakers: 💡 Colin Wellenkamp, MRCTI 💡 TNC Policy, The Nature Conservancy 💡 Amanda Moore, National Wildlife Federation 💡 @agandwater, U.S. EPA 💡 Magali Rojas, Heartland Environmental Justice Center RSVP: eesi.org/briefings/view…