Every time California comes to mind, so do its iconic landscapes: the towering redwoods along the coast, and the awe-inspiring glacial valleys carved deep into the Sierra Nevada. Redwood and Yosemite national parks , which boast many of these breathtaking scenes, are the only two places in the state designated as UNESCO World Heritage sites.

On Tuesday, the Trump administration again declared its intention to withdraw the United States from membership in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, citing allegations that the agency promotes anti-Israel bias.

The move comes two years after the Biden administration rejoined UNESCO, ending a five-year absence that began during Trump’s first term. The latest withdrawal is expected to take effect in December 20

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