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America's newest national park pays homage to a complex moment in US history
The new national park will confront a complicated and shameful period of history in the American Southwest.
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Previously hunted as pests, dingoes to be re-classified as a protected species in Australia
Despite pushback from farmers, groundbreaking new DNA research has led Australian officials to consider the protection status of the iconic dingo.
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The power of poop: Detroit's method for early disease detection is saving lives and inspiring other cities
Wastewater surveillance hit the big time during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, when officials started using this technique to monitor local virus levels.
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Duck stamps have raised $1.2 billion for conservation since 1934 — and this year's design is cuter than ever
Hunters, birders, stamp collectors, and wetland enthusiasts are eager to get their hands on this year's Federal Duck Stamp design.
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Seattle, Minneapolis named best US cities for biking — see where yours ranks
The nonprofit PeopleForBikes released their city ratings for 2024, tallying up the largest cities in America by their bikeability.
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This major city is on track to complete 150 miles of new bike paths in 2025
Chicago's Department of Transportation updated its 2024 bikeway plans, as part of an effort to add 150 miles of new bikeways and enhance city safety and sustainability.
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Major reforestation milestone: DRC plants 90% of 1 billion trees goal, despite unexpected obstacles
Congolese government program aspired to plant 1 billion trees, aiming to strengthen climate resilience, alleviate poverty, and protect biodiversity.
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To protect Scotland's endangered salmon, these anglers purchased the same river they've fished for 100 years
The Blairgowrie, Rattray and District Angling Association has purchased a four-mile stretch of their beloved River Ericht.
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Wealthy nations finally deliver promised climate aid, as calls for more equitable funding for poor countries grow
While they were two years late delivering on their promise, rich countries partially compensated for their earlier shortfalls, contributing nearly $116 billion in climate aid to developing countries.
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