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Nothing Restores a River or Local Economy Like Removing a Dam
Across the United States, 69 river dams were removed from American rivers in 2020, opening up 624 miles of waterways to flow freely.
The work...
400 Years After Being Wiped Out by Hunters Britain’s Wild Cranes Make a Comeback
Extinct for more than 400 years, common cranes are finding homes in the UK's wetlands and waterways once again.
Because of conservation efforts that began...
Singapore’s Plan to Plant 1 Million Native Trees Will Protect Species and Put a Park 10 Minutes From Every Citizen
In an effort to restore Singapore's once-rich mangrove forest ecosystems, the nation is embarking on a 1 million tree planting spree in hopes that...
Couple Turns Barren English Estate into Conservation Eden, Rewilding to Attract Rare Species of Astonishing Biodiversity
In southern England, a struggling farming estate with a 19th-century castle that had been in the Burrell family for over 200 years was low...
New York Turned the World’s Largest Garbage Dump into a Green Oasis of Native Grasses That Also Powers Homes
After the world's largest landfill closed down, New York State officials and nonprofits facilitated a decades-long transition from dump to green outdoors space.
Creating a...
A Pesar que lo Dieron por Muerto el Mar de Aral ahora Está Lleno de Vida Gracias a la Colaboración Global
El proyecto de la presa Kokaral del Banco Mundial ha elevado los niveles de agua y ha reabastecido peces en el Mar de Aral del Norte, reviviendo las ciudades pesqueras de Kazajstán.
Scientists Uncover Secret In Centuries-Old Mud, Drawing A New Way To Save Polluted Rivers
A pair of east coast scientists met and fell in love over an interest in researching mud, years before producing a paper that would...
Once Left For Dead, The Aral Sea Is Now Brimming With Life Thanks to Global Collaboration
The World Bank's Kokaral dam project has raised water levels and replenished fish in the North Aral Sea, reviving Kazakhstan fishing towns.
Scottish Government Scores Hole in One for Wildlife, Blocking Golf Course on Protected Coastline
The Scotish coastal dune ecosystem of Coul Links was protected from golf course development by the Scottish Government after a four-year fight by activists.
Three Bold Resolutions That Reaffirm America’s Commitment To Conservation Pass in the U.S. House of Congress
Three Bold Resolutions That Reaffirm America's Commitment To Conservation Pass in the U.S. House of Congress
The U.S. House of Representatives just used a 55...
Largest Purchase of Electric Vehicles in History: Amazon Orders 100,000 EV Delivery Vans
Amazon has just placed an order for 100,000 electric delivery vans—a purchase that is now going down in history as the largest for electric...
Trio of Nations Sign Landmark Agreement to Protect World’s Largest Tropical Wetland
In a groundbreaking show of international conservation, three South American countries have all signed a landmark agreement to preserve the Pantanal.
The Pantanal is a...
Old New York City Toilets Used to Reintroduce Oysters
These old potties weren't going to get many more miles on them until they were put to use repopulating the oysters of the New York Harbor.
Clint Eastwood Donates Oceanfront Land to Preserve Open Space for Public
Attention nature lovers: actor and director Clint Eastwood just made your day.
The Academy Award winner has donated 79 acres of prime beachfront property to...
The Splendor of Dragonflies Close-Up (Photo of the Day)
I hope these photographs of dragonflies will prompt you to take notice of them while out hiking or walking, and add a bit more...
Endangered Species Day: 9 Success Stories to Make You Cheer Today
From a grandmother nursing orphaned elephants to a whole town rallying for a little salamander, the past year has been ripe with good news surrounding endangered species.
To...
Dutch Company Powers Streetlights and Phones With Living Plants
In November, more than 300 LED lights were illuminated by a Dutch company that makes electricity from harnessing the power of living plants.
This was...
A Decade After Asian Tsunami, New Forests Protect the Coast
The tsunami that struck Indonesia in 2004 obliterated vast areas of Aceh province. But villagers there are using an innovative microcredit scheme to restore...
Retired Alberta Farmer Donates Homestead to Canadian Hikers
"Southern Alberta will soon be sporting a brand new provincial park named Antelope Hill thanks to a generous donation from a retired farmer near...
In East Coast Marshes, Goats Take On a Notorious Invader
For 30 years, countless man-hours and millions of dollars have been spent trying to tame a pernicious, invasive reed in the eastern U.S....