President Biden will issue an executive order Friday aimed at protecting forests domestically and overseas, and more broadly boosting natural carbon absorption to fight climate change, administration officials said.
Why it matters: The Earth Day order comes as global warming is increasing wildfire risks and harms, and amid growing interest in "nature-based" climate solutions.
Driving the news: Provisions of the imminent order, per a White House summary, include…
What they're saying: "America's forests are among our most important climate solutions. They absorb more than 10% of U.S. annual greenhouse gas emissions," a senior administration official told reporters.
Go deeper: Biden to issue Earth Day order to safeguard old-growth forests (Washington Post)
