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Bring on the nanosponges! Tackling toxic mining waste as trade wars heat up
As electric vehicles, batteries and solar cells use more rare earth minerals, the resulting toxic sludge can't be ignored. Plus, hopeful headlines for…
 • Amanda Royal
Life is carbon capture: Restoring pufflings, otters, terns, condors, forests and more
Torrential hope during uncertain times: A global conservation news roundup
 • Amanda Royal
Tigers doubling, mangroves multiplying, climate writers booming, Teslas tanking and more
A news roundup
 • Amanda Royal
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…
 • Amanda Royal
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.
 • Amanda Royal
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…
 • Amanda Royal
Pocket forests are popping up everywhere
Neighborhoods worldwide are converting thousands of tiny degraded spaces into biodiverse ecosystems. And anyone can plant one.
 • Amanda Royal
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.
 • Amanda Royal
Bathing in gentle bugs at the top of the world
During an excursion to a high-altitude meadow, I found myself admiring the small things as well as the big. Plus, some thoughts on beavers and…
 • Amanda Royal
Cut some trees to save our forests: A plea from a former wildfire reporter
California is conducting wildfire prevention at a record pace. It benefits the climate. It saves homes, lives and ecosystems. Environmentalists should…
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