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The proposal is designed to ensure the future of America is made in America by all of America's workers. It includes strengthening Buy America requirements and the most robust changes to the implementation of the Buy America Act in almost 70 years.

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The EPA and the U.S. Department of Army plan to revise the definition of "waters of the United States" (WOTUS). This would restore the regulations defining WOTUS that were in place before 2015, consistent with relevant Supreme Court decisions.

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The bipartisan infrastructure moving through Congress includes at least $5.75 billion for restoring, monitoring, and researching forests, including policies that could make it easier to prepare for wildfires.

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E&E News: Infrastructure bill protects forests for climate resilience

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The European Union has proposed a carbon tax on imports as part of an aggressive plan to address climate change. The tax could be a way to level the playing field on carbon emissions. Canada and the U.S. may be the next to consider carbon tariffs.

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