“Scientists and other experts were preparing a first-of-its-kind assessment of the health of nature in the United States when President Trump returned to the White House.
He canceled the report.
The researchers went ahead and compiled it on their own. This week, they released a 868-page draft for public comment and scientific review”
“Human pressures on nature are eroding the necessities it gives us, such as clean water, food, health, livelihoods and protection from storms and fire”
“The report explores not only actions that harm nature, but also how people are affected by nature and its loss, with chapters on human health, the economy and national security”