The National Nature Assessment—an unprecedented report commissioned by the Biden Administration—was intended to tackle pressing issues like climate change and environmental equity, offering a roadmap for communities to foster harmony with nature. Its abrupt cancellation before the release of the first draft shocked researchers, leaving them perplexed and heartbroken. Academics Chris Field and Chris Schell emphasized the report's vital role in addressing environmental challenges and providing guidance essential for enhancing community resilience and health, marking it as a significant loss for both environmental science and public welfare efforts.
The National Nature Assessment was meant to address climate change, equity, and human health, providing guidance for communities to live in harmony with nature and each other.
The cancellation of the report came unexpectedly before the completion date and left researchers feeling heartbroken and confused about the decision.
Researchers view the assessment as a momentous effort to contribute academically while also positively impacting communities and the environment.
The abrupt end of the National Nature Assessment reflects the larger political shifts impacting environmental initiatives under the previous administration.
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