Land conservation and preservation

The Los Angeles City Council approved a resolution Wednesday to support a federal legislative package aimed at protecting more than 1 million acres of public lands in Los Angeles, Northwest California and the Central Coast.

Democrats’ sweeping reconciliation package is poised to include a bipartisan initiative to prevent abuses of a tax deduction that promotes conservation.

Britain’s National Trust is considering giving staff Mediterranean working hours in the event of “extreme temperatures” due to climate change. 

Wealthy Americans can claim tax deductions for preserving land.