In Copenhagen last December, the United States committed $1 billion over 3 years (2010-2012) to preserving tropical forests. The Union of Concerned Scientists (www.ucsusa.org) has been working with some top ecologists and other scientists to create a letter urging the US to keep this promise by devoting new, additional funds in the next appropriations budget. We will be delivering this letter to Congress in a few short weeks. If you are a US scientist with forest expertise, please consider adding your name.
To learn more about the issue, read the letter, see the initial authors and signers, and add your name, please visit: http://www.ucsusa.org/global_warming/solutions/forest_solutions/scientists-call-billion-REDD.html Sarah Roquemore Outreach Coordinator Tropical Forest & Climate Initiative Climate and Energy Program Union of Concerned Scientists 1825 K Street NW Suite 800 Washington DC 20006-1232 Direct Line: 202-331-5669 Fax: 202-223-6162
