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Protecting Florida’s Economy, Communities and Environment from Global Warming PDF

Global warming is already affecting Florida, and will continue to do so for decades to come. In the absence of national policy that jumpstarts the clean energy economy by ramping down dangerous carbon emissions, our economy and wildlands are at an even greater risk. As a result, additional resources are even more necessary for protecting our natural heritage, jobs, and communities from climate disruption. Given the scale of the threat, there is no time to waste.  

Restore, Rebuild, Revitalize: Now more than ever, America needs jobs PDF

The challenges posed by unemployment and climate change create a powerful opportunity to revitalize our economy while restoring the backbone of our wellbeing: our natural heritage. Safeguarding our natural resources — our forests, rivers, prairies and other wildlands — in a warming world will protect and create jobs across the country today, while investing in our country's future.

Ecological Foundations of Fire Management in North American Forests and Shrubland Ecosystems PDF

The degree to which human intervention has modified fire frequency, intensity, and severity varies greatly among different ecosystems, and must be considered when planning to alter fuel loads or implement restorative treatments.

The Antiquities Act of 1906 and the Hidden Treasures of the American West PDF

Since Congress passed the Antiquities Act in 1906, presidents — Republicans and Democrats alike — have used the Act more than 100 times to preserve some of our most spectacular and historically important public lands. Although its title suggests a focus on archaeology (ruins, petroglyphs, etc.), the Antiquities Act gives the president the power to protect all forms of American history – natural, scientific, and archaeological – by designating National Monuments.