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Texas U.S. Rep Veronica Escobar: "80% of the forest lost in the Amazon is used to clear land for cattle. Arbor Day is more than just..."

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Veronica Escobar tweeted the following:

"80% of the forest lost in the Amazon is used to clear land for cattle.
Arbor Day is more than just a chance to plant new trees. It's also about preserving the forests we already have and one of the best ways to do that is to cut down on meat consumption.
vox.com/23032486/defor"
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Here are other recent tweets from Veronica Escobar:

"$4.2 BILLION lost to needless vehicle inspections
$2 BILLION a year wasted on Operation Lone Star
But genuinely helping people is where @GregAbbott_TX draws the line.
texastribune.org/2022/04/28/tex" on April 28
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"I had a wonderful start to my day meeting with @SecAFOfficial for
breakfast.
It was great to hear about new @usairforce policies relating to ending sexual assault and harassment in our military, and advocate for our servicemembers." on April 28
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"LIVE: Im joining @USImmHUB, @welcomewdignity, and @humanrights1st for a press conference on Title 42.
This harmful policy has left migrants with no legal process to seek protections established under U.S. law must end on May 23.
Watch
youtu.be/aixLY9PaAZo" on April 28
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