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Journalists, meet climate change   Journalists, meet climate change Notable
Can we protect ocean ecosystems and support thriving fishing and ocean energy industries, too? nbsp; Feature Can we protect ocean ecosystems and support thriving fishing and ocean energy industries, too?  
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  
A five-star recipe for cutting food waste?   A five-star recipe for cutting food waste? Notable
Here’s a peek at what will likely be powering the ships, planes, trains and automobiles of tomorrow nbsp; Feature Here’s a peek at what will likely be powering the ships, planes, trains and automobiles of tomorrow  
E-waste generation is accelerating five times faster than recycling rates. What to do about it?   E-waste generation is accelerating five times faster than recycling rates. What to do about it? Notable
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  
Good news for manufacturers, builders and — well, everyone   Good news for manufacturers, builders and — well, everyone Notable
Can forest expansion balance climate change, economic growth and ecological health? nbsp; Feature Can forest expansion balance climate change, economic growth and ecological health?  
What happens when U.S. insurers stop covering prescribed burns? nbsp; Feature What happens when U.S. insurers stop covering prescribed burns?  
How to keep climate change from breaking your budget   How to keep climate change from breaking your budget Notable
Opinion: Why understanding limits is the key to humanity’s future nbsp; Voices Opinion: Why understanding limits is the key to humanity’s future  
Resource-rich countries find it pays to pay landholders to protect their land nbsp; Feature Resource-rich countries find it pays to pay landholders to protect their land  
A solar solution to the West’s changing climate? nbsp; Feature A solar solution to the West’s changing climate?  
Top conservation issues to watch out for in 2023 nbsp; Article Top conservation issues to watch out for in 2023  
Should companies with animal mascots pay for species conservation? nbsp; Feature Should companies with animal mascots pay for species conservation?  
Are China’s pledges to green its Belt and Road Initiative the real deal? nbsp; Feature Are China’s pledges to green its Belt and Road Initiative the real deal?  
Opinion: This pillar of the rainforest needs support nbsp; Voices Opinion: This pillar of the rainforest needs support  
Large food companies are looking to lock carbon in soil as a way to meet ambitious emissions goals nbsp; Feature Large food companies are looking to lock carbon in soil as a way to meet ambitious emissions goals  
Can global innovation competitions help unearth the next sustainability solution? nbsp; Feature Can global innovation competitions help unearth the next sustainability solution?  
Are life-cycle assessments worth the (recycled) paper they’re printed on? nbsp; Feature Are life-cycle assessments worth the (recycled) paper they’re printed on?  
Opinion: This long-standing tenet of American capitalism must change — now nbsp; Voices Opinion: This long-standing tenet of American capitalism must change — now  
Creative programs help dairy farmers transition to plant-based milks nbsp; Feature Creative programs help dairy farmers transition to plant-based milks  
Opinion: Pandemic, floods, fires, hurricanes, extinctions — nature is telling us it’s time to build our economy around inclusive wealth nbsp; Voices Opinion: Pandemic, floods, fires, hurricanes, extinctions — nature is telling us it’s time to build our economy around inclusive wealth  
Opinion: Governments must support a just transition for oil workers and their communities nbsp; Voices Opinion: Governments must support a just transition for oil workers and their communities  
A look at why environmentalism is so homogeneous — and how organizations might cultivate genuine diversity nbsp; Feature A look at why environmentalism is so homogeneous — and how organizations might cultivate genuine diversity  
Opinion: Let’s not forget the important lessons the coronavirus taught us about supply chains nbsp; Voices Opinion: Let’s not forget the important lessons the coronavirus taught us about supply chains  
Everyday products are full of harmful chemicals. Can green chemistry lead the way to safer alternatives? nbsp; Feature Everyday products are full of harmful chemicals. Can green chemistry lead the way to safer alternatives?  
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”  
From rust to resilience: What climate change means for Great Lakes cities nbsp; Feature From rust to resilience: What climate change means for Great Lakes cities  
Now more than ever it seems we can’t live without plastic. Can we learn to live with it? nbsp; Feature Now more than ever it seems we can’t live without plastic. Can we learn to live with it?  
3 ways to tell if corporations are genuine about fighting climate change nbsp; Feature 3 ways to tell if corporations are genuine about fighting climate change  
What will it cost to save Earth’s oceans?   What will it cost to save Earth’s oceans? Notable
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 the world’s garbage piles up, controversy over waste-to-energy incineration continues nbsp; Feature As the world’s garbage piles up, controversy over waste-to-energy incineration continues  
This new resource aims to help clear up recycling confusion   This new resource aims to help clear up recycling confusion Notable
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  
The multi-billion-dollar “climate services” industry is altering access to climate change data. Critics fear some may lose out. nbsp; Feature The multi-billion-dollar “climate services” industry is altering access to climate change data. Critics fear some may lose out.  
Shareable scooters may seem sustainable, but are they really? nbsp; Article Shareable scooters may seem sustainable, but are they really?  
Tech accelerators help nonprofits fast-track technology aimed at solving environmental challenges nbsp; Feature Tech accelerators help nonprofits fast-track technology aimed at solving environmental challenges  
As palm oil production ramps up in Africa, communities work to avoid problems plaguing other regions nbsp; Feature As palm oil production ramps up in Africa, communities work to avoid problems plaguing other regions  
Across Appalachia, historic coal towns are looking to the outdoor economy for their next act nbsp; Feature Across Appalachia, historic coal towns are looking to the outdoor economy for their next act  
Opinion: Energy development threatens big game herds in Wyoming (and why it matters outside the state, too) nbsp; Voices Opinion: Energy development threatens big game herds in Wyoming (and why it matters outside the state, too)  
Reshaping Africa’s rural food systems and cutting food losses nbsp; Feature Reshaping Africa’s rural food systems and cutting food losses  
Opinion: Sooner or later, we have to stop economic growth — and we’ll be better for it nbsp; Voices Opinion: Sooner or later, we have to stop economic growth — and we’ll be better for it  
Taiwan has one of the highest recycling rates in the world. Here’s how that happened. nbsp; Feature Taiwan has one of the highest recycling rates in the world. Here’s how that happened.  
Learning from the past: Japan’s tree-planting efforts provide lessons for other countries nbsp; Feature Learning from the past: Japan’s tree-planting efforts provide lessons for other countries  
OPINION: If we want our food to be truly sustainable, we need to be able to tell where it comes from nbsp; Voices OPINION: If we want our food to be truly sustainable, we need to be able to tell where it comes from  
OPINION: Environmental impact bonds can help cities invest in green infrastructure nbsp; Voices OPINION: Environmental impact bonds can help cities invest in green infrastructure  
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