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Breaking: New prescribed fire started in Modoc County on Dec. 2

Prescribed fires are an effective method to reduce wildfire risks and manage land.
#marine-conservation

Ulysses is using robots to restore seagrass populations | TechCrunch

Seagrass plays a critical role in marine ecosystems despite its small ocean coverage but faces rapid decline due to environmental factors.
Ulysses Ecosystem Engineering utilizes technology to significantly improve seagrass restoration efforts, making them more efficient and cost-effective.

We look to the past to move forward': the ancient method boosting cuttlefish numbers in the Mediterranean

An innovative project on Costa Brava revives declining cuttlefish populations through traditional methods and community involvement, balancing ecological and economic needs.

Ulysses is using robots to restore seagrass populations | TechCrunch

Seagrass plays a critical role in marine ecosystems despite its small ocean coverage but faces rapid decline due to environmental factors.
Ulysses Ecosystem Engineering utilizes technology to significantly improve seagrass restoration efforts, making them more efficient and cost-effective.

We look to the past to move forward': the ancient method boosting cuttlefish numbers in the Mediterranean

An innovative project on Costa Brava revives declining cuttlefish populations through traditional methods and community involvement, balancing ecological and economic needs.
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#biodiversity

Alarm grows over disturbing' lack of progress to save nature at Cop16

Governments are failing to act on biodiversity loss due to slow implementation of international agreements and lack of political prioritization.

My mission to protect threatened mangroves

Research on coastal wetlands and peatland ecosystems directly supports the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 15 related to ecosystem restoration.

Fungi may get status boost under UK-Chile conservation plan

Fungi may gain independent realm status for conservation, enhancing their recognition alongside plants and animals. This could transform environmental policy and protection efforts.

Alarm grows over disturbing' lack of progress to save nature at Cop16

Governments are failing to act on biodiversity loss due to slow implementation of international agreements and lack of political prioritization.

My mission to protect threatened mangroves

Research on coastal wetlands and peatland ecosystems directly supports the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 15 related to ecosystem restoration.

Fungi may get status boost under UK-Chile conservation plan

Fungi may gain independent realm status for conservation, enhancing their recognition alongside plants and animals. This could transform environmental policy and protection efforts.
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#coastal-protection

These artificial reefs off a New York City beach help sea creatures. They might also save lives

The Living Breakwaters project aims to protect Staten Island from future storms while revitalizing local marine ecosystems.

How these artificial reefs in New York City may offer protection from future storms

The 'Living Breakwaters' project in Staten Island aims to protect against future storms while reviving the local ecosystem.

These artificial reefs off a New York City beach help sea creatures. They might also save lives

The Living Breakwaters project aims to protect Staten Island from future storms while revitalizing local marine ecosystems.

How these artificial reefs in New York City may offer protection from future storms

The 'Living Breakwaters' project in Staten Island aims to protect against future storms while reviving the local ecosystem.
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Here's What the Sustainable Cities of Tomorrow Could Look Like

Regenerative cities are emerging globally, designed for restorative relationships with the environment and local ecosystems.

Before and after photos show California's unprecedented dam removal

The Klamath Dam removal project is a historic achievement for ecosystem restoration and tribal communities.
#sustainability

Creative ways communities are reducing food waste

Climate change impacts food production and waste, necessitating community-led solutions to mitigate its effects.

Job van Hooijdonk, the co-founder of Amsterdam's Regreener steps down as director: Know more - Silicon Canals

Job van Hooijdonk stepped down as director of Regreener due to decreased job satisfaction and motivation, maintaining involvement in the company in a non-executive capacity.

Creative ways communities are reducing food waste

Climate change impacts food production and waste, necessitating community-led solutions to mitigate its effects.

Job van Hooijdonk, the co-founder of Amsterdam's Regreener steps down as director: Know more - Silicon Canals

Job van Hooijdonk stepped down as director of Regreener due to decreased job satisfaction and motivation, maintaining involvement in the company in a non-executive capacity.
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#national-parks

US national park service to receive $100m in largest grant in its history

National Park Foundation receives record $100 million grant to enhance restoration efforts and access in US national parks.

A record-breaking $100M gift will go to the National Park Service

The National Park Foundation will receive a transformative $100 million grant to address national park needs and enhance accessibility.

US national park service to receive $100m in largest grant in its history

National Park Foundation receives record $100 million grant to enhance restoration efforts and access in US national parks.

A record-breaking $100M gift will go to the National Park Service

The National Park Foundation will receive a transformative $100 million grant to address national park needs and enhance accessibility.
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#dam-removal

The largest US dam-removal effort to date has begun

Dam removal projects are becoming more common in the US as old dams reach the end of their lifespan and climate change impacts become more apparent.
Removing dams can help restore ecosystems, support migratory fish populations, and repair connections with culturally important waterways.

As removal of dams frees Klamath River, California tribes see hope of saving salmon

The removal of four dams on the Klamath River allows ecosystems to restore and salmon to return, marking a historic environmental achievement.

The largest US dam-removal effort to date has begun

Dam removal projects are becoming more common in the US as old dams reach the end of their lifespan and climate change impacts become more apparent.
Removing dams can help restore ecosystems, support migratory fish populations, and repair connections with culturally important waterways.

As removal of dams frees Klamath River, California tribes see hope of saving salmon

The removal of four dams on the Klamath River allows ecosystems to restore and salmon to return, marking a historic environmental achievement.
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#conservation

US national parks are receiving record-high gift of $100M to address needs of more than 400 sites

The National Park Foundation receives a transformative $100 million grant for U.S. national parks, aimed at restoration and accessibility improvements.

Federal Agencies to Restore Grizzly Bears in Washington State

The federal government plans to reintroduce grizzly bears to the North Cascades in Washington to restore an essential part of the ecosystem.

California sea otters nearly went extinct. Now they're rescuing their coastal habitat

Sea otters have played a key role in restoring the coastal marsh habitat in California.
The conservation of top predators can enhance the health and resilience of ecosystems under stress.

US national parks are receiving record-high gift of $100M to address needs of more than 400 sites

The National Park Foundation receives a transformative $100 million grant for U.S. national parks, aimed at restoration and accessibility improvements.

Federal Agencies to Restore Grizzly Bears in Washington State

The federal government plans to reintroduce grizzly bears to the North Cascades in Washington to restore an essential part of the ecosystem.

California sea otters nearly went extinct. Now they're rescuing their coastal habitat

Sea otters have played a key role in restoring the coastal marsh habitat in California.
The conservation of top predators can enhance the health and resilience of ecosystems under stress.
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#beavers

Baby beavers born in London for first time in 400 years, conservationists say

Baby beavers have been born in London for the first time in 400 years, demonstrating successful wildlife conservation in urban settings.

Yes, beavers can help stop wildfires. And more places in California are embracing them

Beavers play a crucial role in ecosystem restoration and wildfire mitigation in California.
Beavers create wetlands that slow wildfires, maintain moisture, and prevent dryness.

Baby beavers born in London for first time in 400 years, conservationists say

Baby beavers have been born in London for the first time in 400 years, demonstrating successful wildlife conservation in urban settings.

Yes, beavers can help stop wildfires. And more places in California are embracing them

Beavers play a crucial role in ecosystem restoration and wildfire mitigation in California.
Beavers create wetlands that slow wildfires, maintain moisture, and prevent dryness.
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Turning point: A flight over the Florida Everglades reveals scars and hope

Elevation is essential to truly understand the complexities and significance of the Everglades ecosystem.

Tiny mouse thought extinct for 20 years is center of California zoo's new project

Conservation efforts for the endangered Pacific pocket mouse have been successful through a 12-year breeding and reintroduction project.

Herd of 170 bison could help store CO2 equivalent of almost 2m cars, researchers say

Bison in Romania's Tarcu mountains help store CO2 emissions equivalent to removing almost 2m cars, showcasing their role in mitigating climate effects.

South African city copes with climate change by chopping down trees

Invasive tree species are being removed to improve water flow in South Africa
Clearing invasive trees can provide additional water for Cape Town more cost-effectively than other solutions

We Can't Address the Climate Crisis Without Nature

Ecosystem restoration is more than just mass tree planting.
The misconception that tree planting can offset carbon emissions is dangerous.
Monoculture 'carbon farms' can harm nature rather than restore it.
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