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Trump Ignores the Forest for the Trees

Trump’s new logging orders fast-track clear-cutting on federal lands, sparking backlash over false fire-prevention claims and climate risks.
Abigail Basset
Aug 15, 2025 min read
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Trump Disbands Climate Info Group, Canada Backs Off EV Mandates, Australia Issues Grim Risk Report
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