found that natural climate solutions were seen as the second most effective climate solution, behind renewable energy. It’s no wonder that this brand of climate action is so popular. Natural climate solutions are some of the most cost-effective climate solutions, and they can be put into actionThey also empower on-the-ground stakeholders, from farmers and ranchers to private landowners and recreationists.
While state policy such as that in Florida is important, natural climate solutions should also be a priority for Congress. From investing in blue carbon research to understand the potential of ecosystems such as the Everglades to legislation that incentivizes reforestation and proper forest management, Congress has a prime opportunity to work in a bipartisan manner to fight climate change with nature.
That DeSantis acquiesces to there actually being a need for a 'climate solution' is enough for conservatives to oppose him as a candidate in 2024.