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Climate Advocates Want to See a More Just Transition Away from Fossil Fuels
December 15, 2022 — While the Inflation Reduction Act promises to inject billions of dollars into frontline communities, environmental justice leaders are concerned about its support for pollution-producing energy sources.
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At Last, a Real Possibility to Avoid Catastrophic Climate Change
December 15, 2022 — After decades of minimal action, Congress passed the largest and most comprehensive piece of climate legislation in U.S. history. Will we make the most of this opportunity?
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Clean Energy Isn鈥檛 Enough to Avoid the Worst Consequences of Climate Change
December 15, 2022 — Fortunately, the Inflation Reduction Act includes support in other key areas.
Two blue Pinyon Jays sitting in a pine tree, one opening a pinecone with its beak.
The Intimate Relationship Between Pinyon Jays and Pin虄on Pines Is Unraveling
December 15, 2022 — Drought, beetle infestations, and warming temperatures have pushed both species into a snowballing decline. Scientists are working to revive them.
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Winter Is the Time to Sow Native Seeds
December 15, 2022 — Growing bird-friendly plants from seed is a rewarding way to do your part.
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Log On and Team Up for a Whole New Type of Big Year
December 15, 2022 — 约炮视频 staff used eBird in 2022 for a count that emphasized collaboration over competition. Here鈥檚 how to launch your own group effort.
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10 Fun Facts About the Canada Goose
December 14, 2022 — Yep, it鈥檚 actually called a Canada, not a Canadian, Goose. And that鈥檚 not even one of our fun facts!
Snoqualmie tribal member Bethany Fackrell harvests cedar in a lush green forest.
How Tribes Are Reclaiming and Protecting Their Ancestral Lands From Coast to Coast
December 14, 2022 — Three recent examples address historic wrongs and showcase a conservation vision guided by Indigenous values.
From 约炮视频 Magazine
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As Salt Coats Snowy Roadways In Winter, Freshwater Ecosystems Pay a Heavy Price
December 13, 2022 — Keeping paved surfaces clear of snow and ice comes at an accumulating cost to lakes, streams, and drinking water supplies.
Field Notes
A hummingbird with a green body and bright iridescent magenta feathers on its head and throat perches on a branch.
The Vibrant Colors of Hummingbirds Are More Impressive Than We鈥檇 Realized
December 13, 2022 — Scientists catalogued the hues of 114 avian species. Humans can鈥檛 see every shade, but birds can.
Field Notes