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California's terrible, awesome climate policy problem
Oil refineries are shutting down in the world's fourth largest economy, which is increasingly run on electric cars, clean energy and a whole lot of…
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Amanda Royal
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Hopeful headlines: Canada provides refuge to very important stars; Giant tortoises help sprout endangered ebony seeds
Plus, more great renewables news, sea turtles rebound, rivers restored in the UK, Chinese porpoises increase, Mexican grey wolves on the rise, and so…
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Amanda Royal
15
Tigers doubling, mangroves multiplying, climate writers booming, Teslas tanking and more
A news roundup
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Amanda Royal
23
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
28
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
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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
30
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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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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Puerto Ricans celebrate new marine preserve
"Never stop fighting for your ecosystem": A grassroots effort protects over 77 square miles of ocean, home to 14 endangered species, including manatee…
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Amanda Royal
6
How one woman and a tiny ocean refuge helped sea otters escape extinction
From "extinct" to "maximum carrying capacity," a staunch mayor and her 11-acre refuge for abalone changed the trajectory of a species that once dwindled…
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Amanda Royal
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"Your dancing makes my broccoli taste good!"
... said the organic farmer. A harvest festival got me thinking about trust in strangers, potatoes, waggle dancing honeybees and writing.
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Amanda Royal
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