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For the first time, genetically modified trees have been planted in a U.S. forest

Environmental News Bits

Living Carbon, a biotechnology company, hopes its seedlings can help manage climate change. Read the full story at Grist. But wider use of its trees may be elusive.

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Policy News: September 12, 2022

ESA

Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and House progressives, led by House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) are opposing the permitting deal, citing concerns that the reforms would help fossil fuel projects and undermine the National Environmental Policy Act and the Clean Water Act. Joe Manchin (D-WV).

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