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Aug 18, 2026

Trump administration moves to rescind roadless rule protecting 45 million acres of national forests

The Trump administration announced plans to rescind the decades-old 'roadless rule' that has protected nearly 45 million acres of undeveloped national forests from logging and road construction for 25 years. The administration cites wildfire management as justification, while environmental groups warn the move would increase fire risk and harm pristine wilderness areas.

Aug 18, 20265 sources

Jul 17, 2026

Ontario Announces $650 Million Aircraft Purchase as Wildfires Surge to 191 Active Blazes

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced the province will purchase 11 new aircraft for C$650 million to combat wildfires, as the number of active fires across northern Ontario reached 191 with over 150 crews and 80 water bombers deployed to fight the blazes.

Jul 17, 20265 sources

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▪The Trump administration formally proposed to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule on August 18, 2026, initiating a 30-day public comment period ending on September 21, 2026
▪Roadless areas encompass nearly 60 million acres of national forest land, representing about 30% of the system, and provide critical habitat for over half of the nation's imperiled wildlife species
▪The Roadless Area Conservation Rule was established in 2001 under President Bill Clinton's administration to protect undeveloped national forest lands from commercial logging, road construction, and mineral leasing

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Environmental regulation1 Extreme weather impacts1 Trump administration1

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