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Biden's last move expands largest swath of protected land in lower 48
The new Chuckwalla National Monument enhances an 18-million-acre corridor spanning four states and abutting the Colorado River. Plus, a roundup of…
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Amanda Royal
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Cuttin' ivy in Oakland's urban redwood forest
City passes urban forest plan with $8 million from Inflation Reduction Act, which allots $1.5 billion nationwide. Plus, an adventure out of a steep…
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Amanda Royal
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Los Angeles fires are a climate disaster. Here's what we can do.
Let's not allow the spin machine to distract us from this fact. But I'll still offer hope.
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Amanda Royal
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On President Carter, China and my family
When Chinese Vice Premier Deng Xiaoping was shaking President Carter’s hand in Washington, D.C., in January 1979, my family and I were on a plane to…
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Amanda Royal
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Turning toward the storm in 2025
Earth Hope year-in-review: Condors, wildfire, rivers, sea otters, bison, conservation voters and pocket forests. Plus, bobcats ... because bobcats…
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Amanda Royal
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December 2024

Hawaii nonprofit hauls off a million pounds of ocean trash
They work where no humans are allowed, but where human trash accumulates by the tons.
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Amanda Royal
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Bison country just grew bigger
Ambitious nonprofit American Prairie surpasses half a million acres; aims to host thousands of wild and free-roaming bison across a vast stretch of…
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Amanda Royal
20
A young condor survives lead poisoning
Birds and humans alike are in danger of eating lead ammunition left in hunted meat. Non-lead ammo is the solution and it's gaining traction with…
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Amanda Royal
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November 2024

Consume, spend, repeat? Just say, 'No'
This post isn't about Black Friday, Giving Tuesday, cute lambs or the relentless march to the solstice.
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Amanda Royal
31
Why did the cougar cross the road?
... Because humans built it a bridge. Wildlife crossings throughout the world are saving lives, from tortoises to elk, and koalas to crabs. Plus, a bat…
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Amanda Royal
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Pocket forests are popping up everywhere
Neighborhoods worldwide are converting thousands of tiny degraded spaces into biodiverse ecosystems. And anyone can plant one.
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Amanda Royal
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Millions of voters say "yes" to billions for conservation and climate
Ballot initiatives received overwhelming support in several states, demonstrating that Americans of all stripes favor environmental protection.
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Amanda Royal
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