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    The newly discovered Tasmanian tiger rock art in Arnhem Land preserves thousands of years of cultural knowledge on the thylacine (left)  and the Tasmanian devil (right), helping researchers better understand Australia's past wildlife.
    Indigenous Knowledge
    24.07.26

    Tasmanian Tiger Rock Art in Arnhem Land Offers New Clues About Australia’s Lost Predators

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    Beekeeping as a forest conservation strategy equips community members with practical hive management skills that reduce the need to extract resources from protected tiger reserve forests.
    Community
    23.07.26

    Beekeeping as a Forest Conservation Strategy Reduces Human-Wildlife Conflict at Valmiki Tiger Reserve in India

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    Healthy ecosystems support agriculture, fisheries, water resources, and economic development around the world. Mainstreaming biodiversity across economic sectors aims to ensure that nature is considered alongside economic priorities.
    Biodiversity
    23.07.26

    Mainstreaming of Biodiversity Across Economic Sectors Helps 15 Countries Align Development with Nature

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    Researchers documented cougars returning to Minnesota with the first evidence of reproduction in more than 100 years after trail cameras from the University of Minnesota's Voyageurs Wolf Project captured a female cougar with three large kittens in northern Minnesota, marking a significant milestone for a native predator absent over a century.
    North America
    22.07.26

    Cougars Returning to Minnesota After More Than a Century of Absence

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    The Euronext Blue Challenge 2026’s youth blue economy solutions produced projects addressing pollution, flooding, waste reduction, and water quality.
    Oceans
    22.07.26

    Youth Blue Economy Solutions Drive Sustainable Innovation 

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    Wetlands provide critical habitat for migratory birds, fish, amphibians, and countless other species while helping improve water quality and reduce flooding. New wetland conservation funding will support the protection and restoration of these valuable ecosystems across the United States.
    Ecology
    21.07.26

    Wetland Conservation Funding of $67 Million will Protect Wildlife and Restore Critical Habitats

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    Colombian marine sanctuary expansion tripled Acandí Wildlife Sanctuary to nearly 220,000 acres, protecting leatherback, hawksbill, green, and loggerhead sea turtle nesting beaches alongside coral ecosystems, seagrass beds, and mangroves from Cabo Tiburón on the Panamanian border to the southern Gulf of Darién.
    Oceans
    21.07.26

    Colombian Marine Sanctuary Expansion Triples Protected Area Along Chocó Caribbean Coast

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    Guajajara women established tree nurseries across seven Araribóia communities for indigenous women-led Amazon reforestation after fires devastated 70% of the territory in 2024, combining ancestral ecological knowledge with systematic restoration supported by Health In Harmony and Instituto Makarapy.
    Indigenous Knowledge
    20.07.26

    Indigenous Women-Led Amazon Reforestation Establishes Nurseries Across Seven Guajajara Communities

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    The Kimberley coastline is one of Australia’s most ecologically significant regions, supporting diverse marine habitats, migratory birds, and culturally important coastal landscapes. The new Sea Country Indigenous Protected Area helps safeguard these environments for future generations.
    Indigenous Knowledge
    20.07.26

    Sea Country Indigenous Protected Area Marks a New Chapter for Conservation in Australia

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    Green cooling infrastructure is taking root across American cities as communities turn to nature-based solutions to push back against rising urban temperatures and the public health consequences that come with them.
    Climate
    17.07.26

    Green Cooling Infrastructures are Transforming Urban Climate Across America

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    Electric vehicles are becoming an increasingly important part of the transition to cleaner transportation. A new MIT study finds that EVs generally produce fewer emissions and cost no more to own than comparable gasoline-powered vehicles across most of the United States.
    North America
    16.07.26

    Debunking Electric Vehicle Myths: Landmark MIT Study Challenges Common Misconceptions

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    The vision of an endangered damselfly’s return to Hawaiʻi drives conservationists working to restore habitat and reestablish populations on islands where the species disappeared decades ago.
    Oceania
    15.07.26

    Endangered Damselfly’s Return to Hawaiʻi Marks a Milestone Through Landmark Conservation Partnership

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    Coastal city climate resilience in India is being built one embankment at a time, as Surat's Dumas Sea Wall project combines flood infrastructure with public green spaces to create a shoreline that simultaneously protects and serves its community.
    Climate
    15.07.26

    Surat in India is Leading the Way in Coastal City Climate Resilience 

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    Rare's Pride campaigns train local conservationists to design grassroots marketing campaigns using behavioral science for conservation, reaching communities with messages that connect threatened species to cultural identity across 100+ countries and benefiting 3.2 million people.
    Eco Amplifier
    14.07.26

    Rare Uses Behavioral Science for Conservation to Transform How People Interact with Nature

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    Scientists at London's Natural History Museum discovered that the species named after Sir David Attenborough now includes an entirely new genus, a rarer honor than a species-level tribute alone.
    Eco Amplifier
    14.07.26

    The 53rd Species Named After Sir David Attenborough is a Tiny Wasp to Honor His Century of Impact

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    Rewilding backyards with native plants gained momentum through a free national challenge that inspired more than 27,000 participants across America to transform conventional lawns into wildlife habitats that support local ecosystems.
    Community
    13.07.26

    Rewilding Backyards with Native Plants Gains Momentum Across America

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    Clean, free-flowing rivers are essential for freshwater mussels and the many species that depend on healthy aquatic ecosystems. Conservationists hope expanded freshwater mussel habitat protection will improve conditions for wildlife throughout affected watersheds.
    North America
    13.07.26

    Freshwater Mussel Habitat Protection Expands Across 17 States to Safeguard Endangered Species

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    Climate fiction explores the human dimensions of environmental change, helping readers imagine how climate impacts may shape communities, landscapes, and everyday life. Author Julie Carrick Dalton uses storytelling to connect ecological issues with deeply personal experiences.
    Eco Amplifier
    09.07.26

    Climate Fiction Author Julie Carrick Dalton Uses Storytelling to Explore Humanity’s Relationship with Nature

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    Barefoot trails and nature connection are drawing visitors from around the world to immersive sensory experiences like Germany's Park mit allen Sinnen, where a two-kilometer shoeless walk through the Black Forest over mud, pine needles, wet stones, and cool grass transforms an ordinary stroll into a deliberate and grounding encounter with the natural world.
    Society
    09.07.26

    Why Barefoot Trails and Nature Connection Go Hand in Hand

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    Moringa seeds for microplastic removal achieved 98% filtration of PVC particles, matching aluminum sulfate, while the drought-resistant tree acts as a carbon sink, thrives in degraded soils, and eliminates toxic sludge and bauxite mining associated with chemical coagulant production.
    Science
    08.07.26

    Moringa Seeds for Microplastic Removal Match Chemical Alternatives While Offering Greener Water Treatment

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