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Reclaiming water in the American West, and reclaiming democracy wherever necessary.

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AltReclamation 💦 @altreclamation.altgov.info · 26/09/2026
Thank you @schiff.senate.gov & @whitehouse.senate.gov for your efforts to address the staffing shortage at the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Across Department of the Interior bureaus, there has also been significant program staff loss due to staff “consolidation” to DOI. Cc @altfws.altgov.info
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AltReclamation 💦 @altreclamation.altgov.info · 24/09/2026
Our public lands are no place for data centers or power plants! Yet, that is exactly what is being proposed on BLM land outside of Boise, Idaho. See below for Rep Tlaib’s (D-MI) proposed “No AI Data Centers on Federal Lands Act”, & coverage of opposition from Boise Mayor Lauren McLean (D).
boisestatepublicradio.org
4 million square foot data center proposed on public land near Boise
A proposed four million square foot data center and natural gas power plant could be built on public land just southeast of Boise, earning push back from a prominent environmental advocacy group.
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AltReclamation 💦 @altreclamation.altgov.info · 23/09/2026
Please take a few moments to speak up and protect our water supply! Before October 9, voice your opposition to a proposed change to the Clean Water Act that would effectively remove protection from many places that are currently protected. Public comment resources are linked in the post below.
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AltReclamation 💦 @altreclamation.altgov.info · 05/09/2026
A new federal website, arcade dot gov - gamifies racism & xenophobia. It is also available as an app. NPR coverage linked, & screenshots of the landing page on mobile shown below. www.npr.org/2026/09/04/g...
Phone screenshot of the top of arcade dot gov which includes a Mario Brothers type of game scene with an eagle flying across. The caption reads: fly the bald eagle down the National Mall.Screenshot of scrolled down scene of what is presumably the border of the US and Mexico at sunset. The caption says: protect the border from the coming horde.
Just below that is another image that shows four men of darker complexion in casual attire following a man of pale complexion in formal attire, presumably the border patrol agent. The caption says: Border patrol along the Rio Grande. Confidential to AltText readers: how long do you think until it’s renamed to something like “MAGA River” via tweet ending in “thank you for your attention to this matter!!!”?Next screenshot from further down the page shows a darker complexioned bald person holding two ice cream cones while standing in front of a conveyor belt of foods including candy and a carrot. There’s an American flag on the wall, a sign that says “read the label” and has a wrapper with a slash through it. Underneath the caption says “sort the school lunch to Make America Healthy Again” with words all capitalized. 
Below this is an image of the Washington Monument and a few people and cash flying through the air and the caption says “fill your kids’ Trump accounts.The final scrolled screenshot of the landing page is a blank box with a question mark and the caption “a new adventure awaits” below this is the footer to the site including a place to subscribe to a newsletter and social media links. And if you’re wondering if there’s a Bluesky link, there is not. But we aren’t surprised, are we?
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AltReclamation 💦 @altreclamation.altgov.info · 01/09/2026
The Department of the Interior is considering a proposal to sell part of Yosemite National Park to developers. Please take action. The National Parks Conservation Association has a form to voice your opposition to selling or trading any National Park property (i.e. public property!) to developers.
act.npca.org
Yosemite is Not for Sale
Yosemite National Park is priceless, beloved by millions – and not for sale or exchange. But now, the federal government appears ready to provide a developer with a piece of the park. Urge Secretary B...
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AltReclamation 💦 @altreclamation.altgov.info · 26/08/2026
Long overdue thread about the Colorado River Compact. Disclaimer: this is not my area of expertise so it’s taking me time to gather information on how it’s being received. Feel free to comment with questions & I will do my best to get your questions to an expert.
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AltReclamation 💦 @altreclamation.altgov.info · 21/08/2026
Please take a moment to tell Congress to restore protections for Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Escalante! House Democrats are investigating insider trading among minerals companies that coincided with the reduction of Bears Ears. Details in the post below, and here’s a form you can use:
act.wilderness.org
Stand up to the attack on Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante!
The administration just launched a staggering attack America’s treasured national monuments, slashing more than 90% of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante in southern Utah. Urge Congress to defen...
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AltReclamation 💦 @altreclamation.altgov.info · 18/08/2026
Fantastic example of the power of collaborative conservation efforts. A vast & diverse network of partners spanning the Pacific Coast are tirelessly working to recover sunflower stars - a truly awesome endangered keystone species that plays a critical role in protecting kelp forests.
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AltReclamation 💦 @altreclamation.altgov.info · 12/08/2026
Before 8/22 please send comments to NOAA stating your opposition to opening coastal California to new oil drilling. Email: czma.california-evaluation@noaa.gov Subject should be: Comments on Performance Evaluation of the California Coastal Management Program
federalregister.gov
Evaluation of the California Coastal Management Program; Notice of Public Meetings; Request for Comments
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)'s Office for Coastal Management will hold both an in-person meeting and two virtual public meetings to solicit input for a performance evalua...
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AltReclamation 💦 @altreclamation.altgov.info · 08/08/2026
The most informative & impactful stories about conservation & the environment are those that include meaningful images, maps & figures. Kudos to npr.org for their well-presented coverage on deregulation of commercial fishing in the Pacific, & why it’s devastating.
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AltReclamation 💦 @altreclamation.altgov.info · 07/08/2026
Good news! This week the California Senate affirmed bipartisan opposition to newly proposed offshore drilling & leasing. Thanks to all Californians who contacted your representatives! Now we need folks nationwide to submit public comment to NOAA before 8/22! Link for public comment in story below.
gov.ca.gov
Governor Newsom calls on Californians to fight back against Trump’s reckless offshore drilling agenda | Governor of California
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AltReclamation 💦 @altreclamation.altgov.info · 04/08/2026
Attention California residents! Today (Monday, August 3) is the deadline for telling your legislators to vote YES on AB 1448 to protect California’s coast from additional oil drilling.
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AltReclamation 💦 @altreclamation.altgov.info · 31/07/2026
Protect California’s coast from new oil drilling! California residents by 8/3: encourage your legislators to vote YES on AB 1448. Everyone by 8/22: submit comments to NOAA. The link has more info and links for submitting comments. @montereybayaquarium.org @roguenoaa.altgov.info
montereybayaquarium.org
Protect California’s coastline
Take two actions to stop federal offshore drilling off California's coast.
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AltReclamation 💦 @altreclamation.altgov.info · 15/07/2026
Another fiscal year ahead, another Republican federal shutdown? This time he’s threatening his own party: abolish the filibuster & allow a vote on the SAVE Act, a bogus effort to strip eligible voters of their voting rights in the name of “voter fraud”, or face another September shutdown.
thehill.com
Shutdown fears rise as Trump, Democrats gird for September showdown
Senators in both parties say the odds are rising of another government shutdown in September after President Trump demanded that GOP leaders abolish the filibuster or face a spending showdown and a…
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AltReclamation 💦 @altreclamation.altgov.info · 15/07/2026
Update on the Colorado River Compact status www.msn.com/en-us/weathe...
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AltReclamation 💦 @altreclamation.altgov.info · 14/07/2026
The Antiquities Act allows presidents to create National Monuments like Bears Ears & Grand Staircase Escalante. These are our public lands and no president should abuse their power by shrinking or revoking National Monument status. For more, see the post below, by @westernpriorities.org
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AltReclamation 💦 @altreclamation.altgov.info · 07/07/2026
Good news in conservation! North Carolina’s General Assembly voted to appropriate recurring funding for wildlife crossings. Not only is North Carolina one of the most biodiverse states, it contains many species that aren’t found anywhere else (scientifically referred to as endemism).
wildlandsnetwork.org
North Carolina Makes Historic Investment in Wildlife Crossings - Wildlands Network
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AltReclamation 💦 @altreclamation.altgov.info · 06/07/2026
Staff within DOI’s Office of the Chief Information Officer got an email today saying the CIO has left after only 1 year. No successor has been named & many staff reassigned from Bureaus to OCIO don’t have position descriptions over a year into “consolidation”. Stay classy & efficient, Interior! 🙄
federalnewsnetwork.com
Interior Department CIO is out after holding job for over a year | Federal News Network
Under his tenure, the Interior Department instructed all of its bureaus and offices to delete non-English content from their websites.
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AltReclamation 💦 @altreclamation.altgov.info · 03/07/2026
Here’s wishing you a fun, safe, & relaxing holiday weekend. What plans are you looking forward to or what is something bringing you joy? Also, remember to be kind to folks who are working this weekend, especially if you’re visiting public lands!
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AltReclamation 💦 @altreclamation.altgov.info · 26/06/2026
Positive conservation news: Nearly half of Americans are unfamiliar with grasslands, which are highly valuable & threatened ecosystems, but after taking an informative survey, 68% respondents perception of grasslands as a top conservation priority! This weekend, touch grass(lands)!
nature.org
Half of Americans Have Little to No Knowledge of Grasslands, the Country’s Largest Natural Habitat
A new survey finds that, after learning more, 68% of respondents now consider grasslands a critical ecosystem.
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AltReclamation 💦 @altreclamation.altgov.info · 24/06/2026
Let’s have a big round of applause for the former NOAA employees who launched Climate.us in response to the regime taking down the dot gov site. It takes a lot of work to build & launch a scientific federal site, & now this great resource lives on! 🌊 🌎 🌡️ @altnoaa.bsky.social
climate.us
Climate.us Home
independent, nonprofit, and immune to politics
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AltReclamation 💦 @altreclamation.altgov.info · 22/06/2026
Customs and Border Protection is taking public comment on a secondary barrier system including surveillance cameras & access roads, spanning California’s southern border. Before June 29, send comments to: ElCentroComments@cbp.dhs.gov Use subject title: El Centro Secondary Barrier Construction
cbp.gov
Border Barrier System Project Update– San Diego and Imperial Counties, California – December 2025
Securing America's Borders
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AltReclamation 💦 @altreclamation.altgov.info · 19/06/2026
Some good news! The decision to dismantle the Ocean Observatories Initiative has been reversed! 🌊
apnews.com
National Science Foundation reverses decision to dismantle oceans-monitoring network after outcry
The Trump administration has reversed a plan to dismantle a sprawling ocean monitoring network after vigorous objections from Democratic lawmakers and scientists.
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AltReclamation 💦 @altreclamation.altgov.info · 11/06/2026
Forcing Feds to sign NDAs has nothing to do with protecting classified information - that protection already exists. This regime wants to make it harder for civil servants (who work for you!) to do our work transparently & blow the whistle on their efforts to break the law.
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Alt US Forest Service @altusfs.altgov.info · 10/06/2026
#AltCitizen call to action via @caltrout.bsky.social. Easy way to comment on Inyo National Forest proposal at the website.
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AltReclamation 💦 @altreclamation.altgov.info · 05/06/2026
Please consider using the template in the link to voice your support for this bill. AI data centers have a wide range of devastating impacts on communities & the environment, & it’s important to let our representatives know supporting development of AI data centers will cost them votes.
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AltReclamation 💦 @altreclamation.altgov.info · 03/06/2026
Dismantling scientific infrastructure & programs that gather & analyze data does not actually make climate change less real or absolve anyone of the responsibility of addressing our role in its devastating and rapidly escalating impacts. It leaves us less prepared, which makes things MUCH worse.
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AltReclamation 💦 @altreclamation.altgov.info · 02/06/2026
Happy Pride Month, especially to my struggling Fed fam. As of this year, feds can no longer receive coverage for gender-affirming procedures & hormone therapies through our health insurance options due to new discriminatory language in federal policies. Trans rights = human rights. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️💙
Progressive pride flag
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AltReclamation 💦 @altreclamation.altgov.info · 02/06/2026
🧵1/X Colorado River storage at Lakes Powell & Mead are near historic lows, risking loss of ability to generate hydropower & meet longstanding water entitlements are at risk. Short-term options are risky (depleting backup sources) & do not address the compounding nature of the trend in decline.
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AltReclamation 💦 @altreclamation.altgov.info · 30/04/2026
10/10. No notes.
Supreme Court building on a sunny day with a news headline caption of Supreme Court Overturns Right v. Wrong from the satire magazine The Onion.
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AltReclamation 💦 @altreclamation.altgov.info · 12/04/2026
To this incredible crew of astronauts: thank you for showing us what we are capable of in terms of awe-inspiring scientific achievement, & for your beautiful illustration of what it means to be human & have humanity.
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AltReclamation 💦 @altreclamation.altgov.info · 09/04/2026
We all have a right to medical privacy. If federal health insurance companies send medical records & details of diagnoses, tests, prescriptions & so forth to the federal gov’t - our employer! - it could be used to discriminate in retention & promotion. Or worse.
cbsnews.com
Trump administration personnel agency is asking for federal workers' medical records
The Office of Personnel Management is asking insurers that cover federal employees and retirees to hand over details about their medical visits, their pharmacy claims, and more.
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Alt US Forest Service @altusfs.altgov.info · 06/04/2026
☎️ would be awesome if you could call Congress on your lunch break about the Forest Service reorg. Some are calling it a dismantling. Big business (timber, mining, oil, realty, etc.) might call it “dinner.” 📞 Capitol switchboard: 202-224-3121 Details in 🧵
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AltReclamation 💦 @altreclamation.altgov.info · 02/04/2026
Interior employees just got offered another round of deferred resignation. The email references desire to create greater efficiency and accountability with all evidence of the past year showing they’re doing the opposite.
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AltReclamation 💦 @altreclamation.altgov.info · 31/03/2026
Today is Trans Day of Visibility. As of this year, federal employee health insurance policies outright discriminate against trans folks by no longer covering gender affirming care. Those who need surgery & hormone therapy are going without or paying out of pocket. Trans Feds: you matter. 💙🏳️‍⚧️
Floral design in the pink, blue and white colors consistent with the trans pride flag with trans rights are human rights written on it.
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AltReclamation 💦 @altreclamation.altgov.info · 31/03/2026
Pop quiz! Revoking the Endangered Species Act for “reasons of national security” to drill for oil in the Gulf of Mexico is: A) a misuse of the provision B) deadly for dozens of protected species C) his inadvertent admission of having jeopardized nat’l security D) All If you said D, you’re correct!
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AltReclamation 💦 @altreclamation.altgov.info · 26/03/2026
How it started: Doug stealing and abusing power to use federal infrastructure, staff, and money to feed his cookie cravings. How it’s going: stealing oil and minerals from Venezuela. (Cookie story from April ‘25 in case you missed it)
westernpriorities.org
“Doug the Diva” Burgum and the (chocolate) chip on his shoulder - Center for Western Priorities
Trump’s Interior secretary thinks responsibility for America’s parks and public lands is beneath him Who among us doesn’t love a warm, freshly baked chocolate chip cookie? Interior Secretary Doug Burg...
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AltReclamation 💦 @altreclamation.altgov.info · 24/03/2026
Thanks to the Partnership for Public Service for collecting & analyzing data on 2025 federal employee workplace satisfaction, filling the gap left when the federally-administered annual survey was cancelled. The results are upsetting, yet unsurprising. Link to related blog post in comments.
bestplacestowork.org
Public Service in Peril
A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working towards effective government for the American people.
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AltStateGov @altstategov.altgov.info · 23/03/2026
Yes, Senator Murkowski is a Republican, but her explanation of how the SAVE Act will hurt her constituents is applicable to everyone. Its a clear and concise way to show just how many people the SAVE Act would disenfranchise from their constitutional right to vote. Hoping she remains a no vote
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AltReclamation 💦 @altreclamation.altgov.info · 23/03/2026
“Consolidated” Bureau staff across Department of the Interior are getting reassignment letters. New position descriptions are still forthcoming…10+ months into this “efficient” process. Consolidated? DM me if you want to share your experience anonymously. @altdoi.altgov.info @altfws.altgov.info
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AltReclamation 💦 @altreclamation.altgov.info · 18/03/2026
Staff “consolidation” from Dept of the Interior bureaus to the Dept level has been confusing & highly inefficient. Folks are juggling multiple jobs, waiting for their new position descriptions, & unsure of supervisory structure almost a full year after the May 2025 announcement.
insideclimatenews.org
After Trump’s Interior Secretary Transferred Thousands of Staff to His Office, Chaos Followed, Former Workers Say - Inside Climate News
The move happened as the agency shed thousands of workers. Critics and ex-employees say the administrative staff driven out were crucial for maintaining operations.
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AltReclamation 💦 @altreclamation.altgov.info · 16/03/2026
Glen Canyon water levels are catastrophically low. One proposal to help meet demand is to build 8 desalinization plants along the coast & pump water 100 miles inland. @westernpriorities.org is right: the plan is crazy. Got a better idea??
usatoday.com
Crazy or genius? A nuclear-powered solution to the West's water crisis
A $40 billion plan proposes massive desalination plants to save the Colorado River, but critics call it "crazy."
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AltReclamation 💦 @altreclamation.altgov.info · 14/03/2026
#AltCitizen call to action! Before March 23: please speak up against QUADRUPLING the annual timber harvest rate in Oregon. At the end of this excellent synopsis of the situation, there are a few talking points & a link to the ePlanning Project Page. Click “participate now” to send a comment. 🌲🪾🦉
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AltReclamation 💦 @altreclamation.altgov.info · 11/03/2026
It’s difficult to care about random work & life tasks. It’s tempting to become immersed in your favorite comfort things (nature, music, food, books, etc) & hide for a while. Give yourself some grace & indulge yourself. You do your best to be there for everyone & everything. Be there for you too. 💙
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AltReclamation 💦 @altreclamation.altgov.info · 10/03/2026
March 28: NoKings 3.0! Find local events linked in the post below. Please also remember to follow safety recommendations. Here’s a link to a list to help you prepare. 🚫👑 www.acludc.org/how-defend-a... #AltCitizen ✊
acludc.org
How to Defend Against Police Surveillance at Protests - ACLU of DC
The right to protest is a fundamental human right guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and the First Amendment. Know Your Rights: Demonstrations in D.C. >> The following are basic tips to protect your ...
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AltReclamation 💦 @altreclamation.altgov.info · 08/03/2026
Happy International Women’s Day. As we experience a backslide in the protection & rights of women and girls, it’s more important than ever to support woman-owned businesses & organizations advocating for women’s rights. This site has resources for various ways to get involved. #IWD2026
internationalwomensday.com
32 activities to help forge women's equality on IWD and beyond
Looking for some great ideas for running International Women's Day (IWD) activity? Check out these TOP 10 ideas for your IWD activity
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AltReclamation 💦 @altreclamation.altgov.info · 07/03/2026
#AltCitizen alert: National Monuments have management plans established by cultural & scientific leaders to protect & preserve them. A resolution introduced in the House targets Grand Staircase Escalante’s management plan with intent to exploit resources. Conservation Lands Foundation petition here
conservationlands.org
Defend Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
Reach out to your members of Congress TODAY to urge them to vote against any resolution that fast-tracks destruction of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument!
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NRDC @nrdc.org · 26/02/2026
The EPA’s move to repeal a longstanding scientific finding that climate change endangers human health will cost lives. Without adequate protections, heatwaves, floods, and other unnatural disasters will get worse, hitting communities of color and low-income families hardest.
apnews.com
Trump climate health rollback likely to hit poor, minority areas hardest, experts say
The Trump administration’s revocation of a scientific finding that climate change is a danger to public health is likely to affect communities of color the most.
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AltReclamation 💦 @altreclamation.altgov.info · 24/02/2026
In 1941, FDR’s SOTU outlined ‘Four Freedoms’ consisting of basic human rights as a rallying force to persuade Americans to aid our European Allies against Nazi Germany. Tonight’s SOTU will surely be isolationist & divisive. We the People will continue to defend and fight for our basic freedoms.
Norman Rockwell’s illustration of FDR’s four freedoms: freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, freedom from fear.
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AltReclamation 💦 @altreclamation.altgov.info · 19/02/2026
Try again, Sec. Cookie Monster. Carbon emissions = Air pollution. Ocean acidification. All the consequences of heat trapped in the earth’s atmosphere including sea level rise from glacial melt, & extreme weather events that jeopardize agricultural production & food security.
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