California Cites Climate In Fighting BLM NEPA Exclusion For Timber Salvage

California is citing potential greenhouse gas emission and climate change impacts in opposing a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposal to exempt timber salvage projects of up to 5,000 acres from reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). “At this critical juncture in the fight against climate change, we need our leaders to step up, embrace science, and propose solutions,” said state Attorney General (AG) Xavier Becerra (D) in a press release announcing his office’s July 2 comments opposing...