Climate Conservation
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Urban inequality affects wildlife too: This professor wants to close the ‘nature gap’
Chris Schell’s research on coyotes' behavior reflects the dearth of green space available to them — and to communities of color.
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It’s International Beaver Day — and dam time we celebrate it
Beavers could protect us from wildfires, but only if we better protect them.
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To protect federal lands, the burden of proof is on conservationists. It should be on extractors.
Fossil fuel companies with land leases don’t need to make a case for drilling, digging, or fracking, but a lot would change if they did.
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His legacy in expanding access to national parks looms larger than a sequoia
Charles Young and the Buffalo Soldiers cleared the way for today’s access to public lands in the National Park System.
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The unsung hero who saved a Florida beach
MaVynee Betsch surrendered her wealth and her career, and dedicated herself to preserving a landmark of Black history.
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How do you create the conservationists of tomorrow? Get kids outside.
A new initiative seeks to improve outdoor access for underrepresented youth.
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The case for conservation leasing
Federal rules make it illegal for environmentalists to lease oil- and gas-rich lands in order to protect them. It’s time for that to change.
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She’s filming ‘the soul of Austin’ to save it
Filmmaker Karen Kocher has devoted her craft to protecting Austin’s beloved Barton Springs.
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America’s ‘climate forest’ is under attack. Biden can protect it.
Alaska’s Tongass forest was protected for nearly 20 years, then Trump reopened it for business. Now, nine Alaskan tribes and several climate orgs are calling on Biden to restore the Roadless Rule.
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The cheapest climate solution? Return half of the planet to nature, this scientist says.
Visionary conservationist Eric Dinerstein on why a bold proposal to protect half the earth’s landmass is totally doable.
