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Leaving wilderness alone isn't always the best way to protect it, experts say. Here's what they suggest instead

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A recent study found that there was actually a 2.2% average increase in unsheltered homelessness in cities that implemented criminalization ordinances, compared to those that didn’t.
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International Women’s Day is an annual celebration of the contributions of women around the world. We’ve put together the best ideas to help you celebrate on March 8th.
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April 3 is officially declared 'Jane Goodall Day,' a new holiday promoting climate action

The Jane Goodall Institute has announced how it plans to honor the late conservationist on her birthday this year.
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Bolivia's Indigenous communities have helped protect nearly 1 million hectares of the Amazon rainforest

Bolivia has created four new protected areas covering 907,244 hectares (2.2 million acres) of Amazon lowlands and Andean highlands.
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Criminalizing homelessness isn't the answer. But these 3 proven interventions are

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Leaving wilderness alone isn't always the best way to protect it, experts say. Here's what they suggest instead

In a time when lands are experiencing the effects of climate change, protecting wild spaces may require action, not inaction.
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Divers shared photos of an 'underwater panda.' It turned out to be a new species

The curious little sea creature turned heads back in 2017. It was finally added to scientific record.
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These organizations have been fighting for democracy and equality in Iran for years

The fight for democracy and equal rights in Iran has been hard-fought for decades. That fight continues even as U.S.-Israeli strikes set off the Iran war.
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A record year for berries put this critically endangered bird in the mood for romance

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