GOP and Trump Plan Public Land Giveaway

NEWS & RESEARCH

The Trump administration and congressional Republicans are opening millions of acres of public land to mining and drilling, dismantling years of Biden-era conservation strategies. Key actions include opening 13 million acres to coal mining and selling 2 million acres of federal land to private corporations.

SOURCES: Guardian | PBS News | Scientific American

ANALYSIS & OPINION

Critics argue this represents an unprecedented lack of interest in environmental stewardship. The League of Conservation Voters warns these policies threaten the economies and communities that rely on protected lands and waters.

SOURCES: New York Times | Los Angeles Times | LCV

HOW TO FIX IT

Congressional action to safeguard public resources:

• Reject Steve Pearce as Director of the Bureau of Land Management.

• Pass the Public Lands in Public Hands Act to require congressional approval for land sales.

• Prohibit land sale proceeds from being used to fund tax cuts or deficit reduction.

• Support legal challenges against the removal of federal land protections.

Legislation: H.R.718 - Public Lands in Public Hands Act