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Former bird hunters work to rebuild a songbird haven: 'We hope it's not too late'

The colorful Javan blue flycatcher (Cyornis banyumas) used to be a common sight and sound in the Menoreh Hills, but the species is now critically endangered
Some former hunters on the Indonesian island of Java have abandoned catching birds for the songbird trade and have since become notable local conservation figures.
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A landmark UN report says the world will overshoot the 1.5° climate target. But hope is not lost

For over a decade, the world has been trying to limit global warming to 1.5°C. That’s no longer possible, according to a new United Nations report. But it's not time to give up, experts say.
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How Gloria Steinem helped shape feminism and gender equality

“The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off,” said Steinem, who founded Ms. magazine and pushed for equality.
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Climate change is messing with sports. Here are 10 ways athletes and fans can take action

From snowless ski slopes to dangerously hot conditions at the World Cup, climate change is changing the sports and recreation landscape. Fans and athletes have the power to make a difference.
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Federal judge halts data center construction on public land

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Wine farmers in South Africa are borrowing inspiration from a centuries-old practice in Indonesia.
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Former bird hunters work to rebuild a songbird haven: 'We hope it's not too late'

Some former hunters on the Indonesian island of Java have abandoned catching birds for the songbird trade and have since become notable local conservation figures.
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Newborn kitten that clung to car engine for 80-mile journey paired with nursing mother

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More than 3,000 baby sea turtles released into the Gulf of Mexico

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The group of hatchlings was led astray by artificial light near the beach.
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Sea turtles win in court as judges uphold special shrimp-net protections

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