Congress passes sprawling plan to boost conservation, parks
Supporters say the measure, known as the Great American Outdoors Act, would be the most significant conservation legislation enacted in nearly 50 years.
Sierra Club calls out founder John Muir for racist views
The Oakland, California-based environmental group said Wednesday that Muir was part of the group's history perpetuating white supremacy.
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The Senate just passed a historic environmental bill. Here’s what’s in it
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed an act that provides funding for national parks and public lands. Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the details of the legislation, including where the money will come from, and what else…
Senate approves $2.8 billion plan to boost conservation, parks
The Senate has approved a bipartisan bill that would double spending on a popular conservation program and devote nearly $2 billion a year to improve and maintain national parks.
Members of Congress and city, county and tribal officials have urged the Interior Department to approve a request from the park to close.
Other parks that remain open have closed shuttles, campgrounds, visitor centers and some trails to prevent the spread of COVID-19. …
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Entry fees have been eliminated, but many parks are closing visitor centers, shuttles and lodges to fight the spread of the virus. Gateway towns, however, fear they couldn't handle a local outbreak.
If approved by Congress and signed by President Donald Trump, it would provide for spending more than $2 billion per year on conservation and outdoor recreation projects and park maintenance across the country.
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