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" Countries have made impressive pledges to cut carbon pollution, but we have to ensure these promises become actions. "

Frances Beinecke

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" Declaring the San Gabriel Mountains a national monument will make this natural wonder more accessible. It will welcome people from all walks of life and maintain the mountains' wild character at the same time. "

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