After Trump killed a report on nature, researchers push ahead with release

The nature report, which engages public sentiment and concerns, suggests that informed releases could impact public perception positively. Despite controversy surrounding the U.S. government's environmental policies, researchers aim to clarify the implications of nature loss and its relevance to people's lives. The researchers emphasize the importance of ongoing dialogue with the public and warn that the absence of the National Nature Assessment could hinder essential understanding required to protect both nature and human welfare. This approach reflects a desire for transparency and accountability in environmental governance amidst conflicting policies.

Researchers involved with the nature report confirmed to The Times that they intend to ensure that all the back and forth with the public during listening sessions-where officials asked broad questions like "what does nature mean to you?" and "how do we make this assessment useful for you?"-was not for nothing.

In defending researchers' efforts to move forward with releasing the report, he echoed the deleted government webpage's "About" section, warning that "the loss of the National Nature Assessment means that we're losing important information that we need to ensure that nature and people thrive."

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