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Two photos: A group of black butterflies with blue and orange spots, and Tim Wong holding up a pink flower

How One Man Single-Handedly Saved A Rare Butterfly Species That “Needed A Little Extra Help”

A San Francisco hero brought the California Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly back to the city after they had all but vanished.
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A chacma baboon, a maned wolf, and a male spotted bower bird

Watch The ‘Planet Earth 3’ Trailer and Stream New Episodes For Free

“Planet Earth 3” is out with new episodes after the global nature docuseries took a seven-year hiatus. You can watch the new episodes for free on select streaming services.
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A collage of three photos: One of a group of volunteers with trash bags, one of a burlap sack that reads "Yosemite Facelift," and one of a volunteer signing up with a burlap sack in hand

Yosemite National Park Celebrates Trash Pickup Efforts

Volunteers picked up more than 10,000 pounds of trash during the Yosemite Facelift, a yearly trash clean-up event that takes place on National Public Lands Day.
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These Are the Best Good News Stories You Missed This Week: November 3, 2023

How many of these 21 positive headlines did you catch? Dive into your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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A brown, fluffy dog and a yellow lab have "before and after" transitions in a shelter and in their new homes

Watch the TikTok Trend Highlighting Before & After Transformations of Adopted Shelter Dogs

A TikTok trend is highlighting the benefits of adopting a shelter dog through before and after transformations.
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A person in a yellow coat rides a bike along a green painted bike lane

Community Group Protests Portland Bike Lane Removal By Standing in Front of a Truck

Portland, Oregon residents successfully protested the unannounced removal of a recently installed bike lane in their city — a cycling hub.
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Film Festival Gets Community Excited About Public Health: ‘Let’s Keep Going To the Movies’

The Health for All Film Festival uses cinema to promote global health, engage the public in health discussions, and support the film industry.
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Basalt formation along the South Fork John Day Wild and Scenic River in Oregon

The Pacific Northwest Could Be Big Tech's New Hot Spot for Carbon Capture

Due to an abundance of basaltic rock, The Pacific Northwest is the new hub for carbon removal innovation, which is vital in the future of climate solutions.
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Two wind turbines sit off-shore

America’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm Wins Approval

The Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project has been granted official approval from the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management. Here's what to expect next.
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The Fashion World is Leaning Into Dopamine Dressing… But What Is It?

Dopamine dressing has filled social media feeds with brightly colored outfits and styles. But what is the deeper meaning behind the fashion trend?
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Wan Faridah Akmal Jusoh speaks on the TED stage, a photo of a firefly projected behind her

Climate Change is Killing Fireflies; Here’s Why (and How) We Should Protect Them

Fireflies play a crucial role in ecosystems around the world but are on the decline. Fortunately, there’s still time to preserve them for future generations before they blink out forever.
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This is the Best Way To Toss Your Pumpkins After Halloween, According To Sustainability Experts

An array of options exist, and a landfill doesn’t need to be its final resting place.
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