President Biden Moves To Protect One-Third Of America's Wilderness By 2035

     President Biden has taken initial steps on a bipartisan plan to protect 30 percent of America's wilderness by 2030 and more beyond that, effectively ensuring one-third of America's land and sea is protected by 2035. Following up on the environmental legacy of President Obama, who protected more wilderness area than any president in history, Biden has addressed the concerns of conservatives while also prioritizing environmental protection.

     The plan, released in May under the title "America the Beautiful," will prioritize tribal sovereignty over land and water resources, input and assistance from ranchers and other Western residents regarding policy implementation, and creating jobs designed around protecting the local ecosystem. The approach has been applauded by Republicans and Democrats alike, as it will build a working relationship that seeks to create tangible and sustainable goals for a huge portion of America's scenic land- and seascapes.

     The plan is in its beginning stages and will likely require action from Congress, but it fulfills his pledge to support the growing "30 by 30" movement, which seeks to save 30 percent of the world's environment by the end of the decade. President Biden previously pledged to cut America's carbon emissions in half by 2030, ended the Keystone XL project, cancelled oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, halted all new oil and gas leases on federal land, restored the environmental protections Trump weakened or ended, and more. An upcoming November conference in Glasgow will likely see a carbon neutrality plan, which, when combined with 30 by 30, represents a major step forward in the environmental movement.

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