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Preserving the Environment

Discover news about creative solutions to America’s energy and environmental problems. Join others who are taking action for sustainable development.

Preserving the Environment

These Brilliant Nets Don’t Just Glow in the Dark — They’re Saving Sea Turtles’ Lives

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Preserving the Environment

Americans Throw out Over 33 Million Tons of Plastic a Year — Let’s Fix That

Preserving the Environment

These Gorgeous Fish Are Invading Florida’s Coasts. One Solution? Eat Them

Preserving the Environment

This Company Wants You to Bring Bats to Your Home. It’s Actually a Great Idea.

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To Build a Healthier City, Atlanta Is Opening Its Schoolyards to Everyone

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Preserving the Environment

There’s a Way to Plant Trees Every Time You Search the Internet — and It’s Free

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8 Million Tons of Plastic Is Thrown Away Every Year — This July, a Hashtag Is Trying to Change That

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Here’s How You Can Save the Earth, Even After Dying

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Canada Just Announced a Ban on Single-Use Plastics. That’s a Big Deal for Our Oceans.

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