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Plus, recapping Idaho v. United States Problems viewing this email? [View it in your browser]( [Center for American Progress]( InProgress from the Center for American Progress 5 takeaways from America’s newest conservation measurement tool [People view the sunset from a proposed expansion area of the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument]( Friend, we’re closing out Earth Week 2024 by sharing [five key takeaways]( from the Biden administration’s “[American Conservation and Stewardship Atlas]( a long-awaited tool to support the “[America the Beautiful]( conservation initiative. What’s this new tool? - The [atlas]( features a list of current federal restoration and resilience projects, federal- and state-level conservation data, and an interactive mapping tool. Information in the atlas will be used as a yardstick for U.S. conservation progress and as a resource to inform future action at the federal, state, private, and Tribal levels. The Center for American Progress’ early takeaways: - There is reason to celebrate U.S. achievements to conserve nature and address the climate crisis. - There is still a lot of work to do to conserve the ocean. - The United States is far from its 30 percent conservation target on lands, but there are big opportunities for the Biden administration to conserve public lands. - Major investments in private, state, and Tribal land conservation are needed. - Nature’s value is not measured in acres alone. There is a lot to digest in the administration’s release of the American Conservation and Stewardship Atlas, but the bottom line is that the Biden administration just put out the best tool to date to measure conservation progress. Advocates should use it to take stock of progress while maintaining focus on the potential of a national mission to unite people and inspire meaningful conservation action. Learn more about our atlas takeaways, friend: [LearN MORE]( [Action item] Protect our planet for our children Before Earth Week ends today, tell your congressional representative that you support responsible protections to ensure our planet is healthy for today's children and for future generations. The climate crisis cannot be ignored any longer. [ACT NOW]( ICYMI: Emergency abortion rights reviewed by Supreme Court This week we rallied at the U.S. Supreme Court yet again to fight for reproductive freedom with activists, partners, and elected officials from Idaho and beyond. [Three women standing in front of the Supreme Court building]( [Watch our recap from SCOTUS]( On Wednesday, April 24, the justices heard [Idaho v. United States]( a case that will determine whether medical providers can continue providing lifesaving abortion care under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) to pregnant women experiencing dire medical emergencies. Here are a few topline takeaways from this week's oral arguments by CAP expert [Sabrina Talukder]( director of the Women’s Initiative: - The female liberal justices ruled the courtroom with rigorous questions on the irreconcilable conflict between Idaho's abortion ban and EMTALA. - [Storytelling matters](. The female justices did not shy away from sharing the stories of pregnant women and medical providers in Idaho to highlight the brutal consequences of criminalizing abortion care and stripping away federal protections for abortion care under EMTALA. - Justice Samuel Alito showed just how the politicization of the judiciary is fueling the politicization of medicine. He misused the term “unborn child” to seemingly create a pathway for more [anti-abortion language]( such as this to take root at the Supreme Court. [Read MorE from Sabrina]( A day in the life of a conservation advocate CAP spent the day with [Hekia Bodwitch]( conservation advocate and policy director of the conservation organization Tuleyome, as she met with legislators to advocate for expanding the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument and for Tribal co-management. [Woman standing in front of the Capitol building]( [Share this video]( Equitably preserving public lands [Photo shows a small group of people hiking among tall, pastel orange rock formations against a blue sky with some puffy white clouds]( The Biden administration and Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland are leading a significant shift in managing America's expansive public lands. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has finalized several significant measures and policies promoting clean energy, updating oil and gas regulations, conserving special places, and supporting access to the outdoors. These efforts align BLM's oversight with the nation’s need to responsibly preserve land, meet clean energy demands, and support rural economies. BLM’s new framework offers the agency a chance to trade a legacy of conflict and mismanagement for a future that harnesses the many opportunities offered by our public lands for the long-term benefit of the country. [Learn More]( From our partners at CAP Action Fund: “The Tent” [Earth day special: Trevor Higgins on Combating Climate Change]( “Earth Day Special: Trevor Higgins on Combating Climate Change” [Trevor Higgins]( senior vice president of Energy and Environment at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the show to discuss Earth Day, recent climate policy wins from the Biden administration, and how to save our planet. Daniella and Colin also talk about two sets of oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court this week and speak with [Akua Amaning]( director of Criminal Justice Reform at CAP Action, about Second Chance Month. [LIsten Now]( Event: Hear from Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers [CAP Summit on Education: Reset, Reframe, Reform | Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers]( The American education system is at a crossroads, with implications for the future of our democracy, our economy, and national security. Join CAP for the [2024 Summit on Education]( where we will discuss solutions for these pertinent issues, starting with a conversation with Randi Weingarten on the education system and our global competitiveness. 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