Critics of the amendment say the ban puts the nation at increased risk of food disruptions, forest fires and huge economic losses. Representative Steve Scalise of Louisiana - who introduced the amendment - said USDA's climate adaptation policy is a backdoor attempt to put a cap-and-trade program in place in the Department of Agriculture.
Adopted earlier this month - the USDA policy requires agencies to determine how climate change may affect their ability to carry out their responsibilities. The policy says that agencies should plan for that future in a way that will prevent food disruptions, massive forest fires and economic hardships - stating that through adaptation planning - USDA will develop, prioritize, implement and evaluate actions to minimize climate risks and exploit new opportunities that climate change will bring. Read the full report here.
Source: Hoosier Ag Today.
