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How a popular hunting destination in Egypt is looking to become an ecotourism hot spot nbsp; Article How a popular hunting destination in Egypt is looking to become an ecotourism hot spot  
In war-torn Syria, efforts to save a river refuse to die nbsp; Article In war-torn Syria, efforts to save a river refuse to die  
Can state-level green amendments protect from rollbacks in federal regulations? nbsp; Article Can state-level green amendments protect from rollbacks in federal regulations?  
In Libya, one person’s garbage is another person’s gain nbsp; Article In Libya, one person’s garbage is another person’s gain  
As Egypt’s economy dips, sustainable fashion soars nbsp; Article As Egypt’s economy dips, sustainable fashion soars  
Amidst ongoing conflict, efforts to save this endemic tree are threatened nbsp; Article Amidst ongoing conflict, efforts to save this endemic tree are threatened  
If you care about conservation, read this nbsp; Article If you care about conservation, read this  
Top conservation issues to watch out for in 2023 nbsp; Article Top conservation issues to watch out for in 2023  
Lakes are more sensitive to salt than we thought nbsp; Article Lakes are more sensitive to salt than we thought  
This campus takes “learning environment” literally nbsp; Article This campus takes “learning environment” literally  
15 big issues poised to impact oceans and coasts nbsp; Article 15 big issues poised to impact oceans and coasts  
5 ways climate change will affect animals and plants nbsp; Article 5 ways climate change will affect animals and plants  
Look what’s on the conservation horizon nbsp; Article Look what’s on the conservation horizon  
Green space in cities can bring considerable health benefits for communities, but access is unequal nbsp; Article Green space in cities can bring considerable health benefits for communities, but access is unequal  
Fragile cities are being inundated with people fleeing the impacts of climate change. How can they cope? nbsp; Article Fragile cities are being inundated with people fleeing the impacts of climate change. How can they cope?  
Explainer: Who regulates U.S. drinking water, and how? nbsp; Article Explainer: Who regulates U.S. drinking water, and how?  
These Indigenous educators are bringing Western and Native science together in the classroom  nbsp; Article These Indigenous educators are bringing Western and Native science together in the classroom   
Explainer: What is a tipping point, and why should I care? nbsp; Article Explainer: What is a tipping point, and why should I care?  
When people turn to nature to solve human problems, sometimes nature benefits, too nbsp; Article When people turn to nature to solve human problems, sometimes nature benefits, too  
We’re flying less. And wild places that count on tourism dollars are starting to take notice. nbsp; Article We’re flying less. And wild places that count on tourism dollars are starting to take notice.  
As climate change makes growing seasons less predictable, scientists dig into a novel approach to boosting crop resilience nbsp; Article As climate change makes growing seasons less predictable, scientists dig into a novel approach to boosting crop resilience  
Can cabbage boost the environmental friendliness of lithium-ion batteries? nbsp; Article Can cabbage boost the environmental friendliness of lithium-ion batteries?  
Climate change comes to Duluth — one of America’s “climate refuge cities” nbsp; Article Climate change comes to Duluth — one of America’s “climate refuge cities”  
Can we protect nature by giving it legal rights? nbsp; Article Can we protect nature by giving it legal rights?  
From nuclear power to school food waste, Ensia’s most-read stories of 2019 nbsp; Article From nuclear power to school food waste, Ensia’s most-read stories of 2019  
Six inexpensive (or even money-saving) things cities can do to become more sustainable now nbsp; Article Six inexpensive (or even money-saving) things cities can do to become more sustainable now  
Entrepreneurs and government are teaming up to boost food security in the United Arab Emirates — and beyond nbsp; Article Entrepreneurs and government are teaming up to boost food security in the United Arab Emirates — and beyond  
As tick-borne illness spreads across the U.S., so does grassroots education to prevent it nbsp; Article As tick-borne illness spreads across the U.S., so does grassroots education to prevent it  
How did Chile become a global climate leader? nbsp; Article How did Chile become a global climate leader?  
From auto manufacturers to tech giants, companies across the U.S. are opposing rollbacks on climate change regulations nbsp; Article From auto manufacturers to tech giants, companies across the U.S. are opposing rollbacks on climate change regulations  
This crop is helping us understand humanity’s nomadic past — and prepare for a hotter, drier future nbsp; Article This crop is helping us understand humanity’s nomadic past — and prepare for a hotter, drier future  
Clean energy technology is taking cues from sunflower spirals, schooling fish and other natural phenomena nbsp; Article Clean energy technology is taking cues from sunflower spirals, schooling fish and other natural phenomena  
In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, efforts to rebuild Puerto Rico’s electrical system offer lessons for boosting energy security nbsp; Article In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, efforts to rebuild Puerto Rico’s electrical system offer lessons for boosting energy security  
Shareable scooters may seem sustainable, but are they really? nbsp; Article Shareable scooters may seem sustainable, but are they really?  
What price tag would you put on a walk in the woods? nbsp; Article What price tag would you put on a walk in the woods?  
The term “resilience” is everywhere — but what does it really mean? nbsp; Article The term “resilience” is everywhere — but what does it really mean?  
Probiotics help humans stay healthy. Can they benefit other animals, too? nbsp; Article Probiotics help humans stay healthy. Can they benefit other animals, too?  
What colored blobs in the brain can tell us about environmental decision making nbsp; Article What colored blobs in the brain can tell us about environmental decision making  
How a small community in the northeastern corner of India became the country’s first green village nbsp; Article How a small community in the northeastern corner of India became the country’s first green village  
With no upfront costs, this innovative financing tool makes energy efficiency affordable to all nbsp; Article With no upfront costs, this innovative financing tool makes energy efficiency affordable to all  
America uses 322 billion gallons of water each day. Here’s where it goes. nbsp; Article America uses 322 billion gallons of water each day. Here’s where it goes.  
Can better photosynthesis help feed the world? nbsp; Article Can better photosynthesis help feed the world?  
Scientists are using bacteria to remove harmful contaminants from our water. Here’s how. nbsp; Article Scientists are using bacteria to remove harmful contaminants from our water. Here’s how.  
From venomous snails to sunsetting solar panels, a look at our top stories of 2018 nbsp; Article From venomous snails to sunsetting solar panels, a look at our top stories of 2018  
Looking to fungi, spiders and other natural insect killers for less toxic alternatives to synthetic pesticides nbsp; Article Looking to fungi, spiders and other natural insect killers for less toxic alternatives to synthetic pesticides  
Why do we demolish buildings instead of deconstructing them for re-use? nbsp; Article Why do we demolish buildings instead of deconstructing them for re-use?  
Innovators look to “accidental crops” as a nutritious, environmentally friendly and free source of food nbsp; Article Innovators look to “accidental crops” as a nutritious, environmentally friendly and free source of food  
Has the Netherlands figured out how to mainstream seaweed? nbsp; Article Has the Netherlands figured out how to mainstream seaweed?  
This idea helped rescue a city of 3.8 million from a water crisis nbsp; Article This idea helped rescue a city of 3.8 million from a water crisis  
Paris is building the eco-community of the future right now. Here’s how. nbsp; Article Paris is building the eco-community of the future right now. Here’s how.  
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