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Geothermal Energy Promises to Help Some Communities Get Off Fossil Gas
But can gas utilities learn to love a new business model?
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geothermal power
Researchers Find That Decorative Bats Purchased Online Are Often Endangered Species
The US plays a key role in the global ornamental bat trade
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endangered species
Book Bans Are Un-American
Attacks on people’s stories are attacks on people—just ask a librarian
The Death of Grizzly 399 Could Have Been Prevented
The car accident that killed the world’s most famous grizzly bear might have been avoided with a simple solution
At COP16, South American Nations Face the Climate Crisis in Real Time
Signs of climate chaos plague this week’s Peace With Nature biodiversity conference
The Complicated Ecology of Cemeteries
Burial grounds can be both havens for wildlife and sources of pollution
When Slash Fuels Fire
A lack of funding and personnel hampers efforts to clean up debris piles
How to Navigate Voting Logistics After Extreme Weather Events
While every state and disaster is different, there are some standard steps that can help you cast your ballot
This North Carolina Hamlet Faced Hurricane Helene With Intent
Could intentional communities like Celo offer a blueprint for new climate harbors?
How Can I Feed My Pet Sustainably?
Here’s how you can reduce your pet’s carbon pawprint
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animals
The Water Protectors Shall Lead Them
Indigenous communities are at the forefront of some of our most crucial environmental fights
Teamwork Can Change the World
Xavier Boatright brings people together for a common cause
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activism
Five Things to Keep in Mind When Buying a Used EV
Many pre-owned electric vehicles are now cheaper than internal combustion cars
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electric vehicles
Biden–Harris Administration Creates a New National Marine Sanctuary off the California Coast
The Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary honors tribal input and advances ocean conservation
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indigenous communities, marine ecosystems, wildlife, saving wild places, public lands
Colombia Is the Most Dangerous Country for Environmental Defenders
Latin America remains the most hostile region for activists worldwide
Ecologist Jennifer Grenz Has a Plan to Decolonize Land Management
Her university lab applies Indigenous values to restoration ecology by collaborating with communities
