Gaga Monster 13,001 Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 President Donald Trump has dramatically scaled back two public outdoor parks, or national monuments, in Utah. He declared an 85% cut to the state's 1.3m acre Bears Ears National Monument and a 50% cut to its 1.9m acre Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Native American tribes and environmental groups say they will file lawsuits against the policy. But it will be welcomed by ranchers and business interests who view such monuments as federal land grabs. Speaking in the capitol building in Salt Lake City, Mr Trump said: "Some people think the natural resources of Utah should be controlled by a small handful of very distant bureaucrats located in Washington. "And guess what, they're wrong," Mr Trump said. The fight for Utah's national monuments He said former presidents had "severely abused" the law by declaring swathes of territory off limits to drilling, mining, grazing, road traffic and other activities. Mr Trump said: "I've come to Utah to take a very historic action, to reverse federal over-reach and to restore the rights of this land to your citizens." During his visit to Utah, the president does not plan to visit either scenic area, White House officials say. Environmental groups reacted angrily to Mr Trump's announcement. "This is a shameful and illegal attack on our nation's protected lands", said Jamie Clark, the chief executive of Defenders of Wildlife, a non-profit organisation. "It's not surprising that the Trump administration moved to sell out our national monuments. What is surprising is that they seem to think they can get away with it. We'll be seeing President Trump in court", he said. Environmental campaign group Friends of the Earth said: "Public lands are to be managed for the public, not plundered by private interests that want to make billions off public resources. This action is unprecedented and will end up in court." http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-42226752 GGD Presidential Elections Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robagaga 9,345 Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 I feel like there is nothing left in America that trump hasn't ruined What a mess Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eighteen 5,430 Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 i have a feeling that the courts will determine that he is in his rights to do that as president. again, elections matter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FATCAT 60,967 Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 17 minutes ago, Robagaga said: I feel like there is nothing left in America that trump hasn't ruined What a mess His damage will be lasting, but it will eventually be reversed. This kitten over here (meow) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chromatislaps 34,854 Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Inb4 he get's shot at the wild life reserves.... we'll see who's the hunting trophy then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARTPOPe 10,169 Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 He could use a shrink existing in the context of all in which I live and what came before me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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