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Jet ski riders conduct rescue mission for sea turtle with 'bloody, peeling' infection on her shell

A bloody sea turtle rides on a yellow water board in the ocean, pulled by jetskis
While enjoying a tour of Magnetic Island off the coast of Australia, the jet ski riders ended their outing early to help a turtle in need.
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Imagine the US without human-imposed borders. Here's how nature would draw the map

For the country's 250th anniversary, Smithsonian curators draw different kinds of maps that tell a story beyond state lines.
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In the 1970s, there were no workplace protections for LGBTQ+ people. This company paved the way

In the 1970s there were no legal protections for LGBTQ workers outside of a handful of cities. If a company found out you were gay, it could fire you on the spot.
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Why people eat smoked meats, potato salad, and watermelon to celebrate Juneteenth

It's all about celebrating the way food was wielded as a tool of resistance and a symbol of freedom during and after slavery.
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After a civil rights complaint, Chicago built the nation's largest air monitoring network

As extreme heat reshapes air quality, the network of 227 monitors is expected to help identify localized pollution hot spots.
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'Rare animals, photography, and Instagram' could help an Ivorian rainforest

Chimpanzee sightings are a major attraction for any visitor to the park, but other animals, including one of the world’s largest scorpions and Africa’s largest and rarest owl, could also prove to be a draw for those looking for an adventure-filled experience.
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French Polynesia expands ocean protections to 30% of its waters

The government of French Polynesia announced it is expanding the extent of ocean where extractive industries like seabed mining and industrial fishing will not be allowed. With this move, 30% of French Polynesia’s waters will now be fully protected.
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One of the world's oldest 'art galleries' lives on the rock faces of this Australian cultural site. These people have sworn to protect it

The songlines at Murujuga hold ancient lessons from Indigenous communities that occupied the land centuries ago.
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Two musicians are paving the way for queer representation in Portuguese Fado music

Lila Fadista and João Caçador are pushing new boundaries in the Fado music scene.
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Jet ski riders execute rescue mission for sea turtle with 'bloody, peeling' infection on her shell

While enjoying a tour of Magnetic Island off the coast of Australia, the jet ski riders ended their outing early to help a turtle in need.
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Report finds Indigenous cultural practices are a climate solution

Indigenous lands are crucial for climate mitigation and resilience. Research shows their health is a direct result of Indigenous stewardship.
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After a civil rights complaint, Chicago built the nation's largest air monitoring network

As extreme heat reshapes air quality, the network of 227 monitors is expected to help identify localized pollution hot spots.
Read More

'Rare animals, photography, and Instagram' could help an Ivorian rainforest

Chimpanzee sightings are a major attraction for any visitor to the park, but other animals, including one of the world’s largest scorpions and Africa’s largest and rarest owl, could also prove to be a draw for those looking for an adventure-filled experience.
Read More

French Polynesia expands ocean protections to 30% of its waters

The government of French Polynesia announced it is expanding the extent of ocean where extractive industries like seabed mining and industrial fishing will not be allowed. With this move, 30% of French Polynesia’s waters will now be fully protected.
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