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March 26, 2026

Trail Cam SD Card Survives Wildfire and Capture Images of the Blaze From Within

A devastating fire recently burned 600,000 acres in Nebraska, becoming the biggest wildfire in the state’s history. But amid all the destruction, a surprising story has emerged. Trail camera aficionado Jordan Adams had set up a device in an area that was ravaged by the fire. Once it had burned out, he went back into the woods to recover the camera.

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March 18, 2026

Conservationists Are Planting Giant Sequoia Clones in Detroit To Help Preserve the World’s Largest Trees

The towering giant sequoia has long defined the forests of California.

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December 18, 2025

Concrete Cars Submerged in the Ocean Aim To Revitalize Florida’s Coral Population

Off the coast of Miami Beach, something unexpected has plunged into the ocean: a series of concrete cars.

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December 17, 2025

Indigenous “Solar Cooks” Swap Gas-Fired Ovens for Sunshine-Powered Stoves in Mexico

The Mexican state of Oaxaca boasts rich and expansive cuisine, which has become a source of national pride. The region is, unfortunately, also one of the poorest states in the country, meaning initiatives that reduce their bills and make resources more accessible to them can go a long way.

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December 9, 2025

Colombia Bans All New Oil and Mining Projects in Its Portion of the Amazon Rainforest

Colombia boasts a small fraction of the Amazon rainforest (6%), but it makes up 40% of the South American country.

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November 12, 2025

12,000 Acres of Forests and Wetlands Join Protected Nature Reserve in Minnesota

Minnesota is known for its enchanting forests, grasslands, and lakes, making up some of the most formidable landscapes in the...

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November 11, 2025

Man Collects Discarded Fishing Nets and Recycles Them Into Nylon Filaments for 3D Printing

Fishing nets are a necessary tool for fishermen around the world. But sadly, many of them end up in landfills, at best, and polluting the oceans, at worst. A man named Ian Falconer had experienced this firsthand. Hailing from Cornwall in the UK, he lived in a place known for its thriving fishing industry. Heartbroken after seeing discarded nets around the harbor near his home, he set out to find a solution.

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November 10, 2025

Life-Sized Concrete Cars Are Submerged To Create Artificial Coral Reefs in Miami

Miami is known for its sunny beaches, palm trees, and outdoor malls, but did you know it’s also home to...

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October 8, 2025

Pope Leo XIV Makes First Public Comments on Climate Change, Urges Public To Take Action

Building on the beliefs of his predecessor, Pope Leo XIV made a clear statement on climate change, asking citizens to...

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October 2, 2025

RIP Jane Goodall: Revered Primatologist and Conservationist Dead at 91

Dr. Jane Goodall, the pioneering naturalist whose observations of chimpanzees changed how we see nature, animals, and ourselves, has died. She was 91 years old. On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, the Jane Goodall Institute announced her passing on its Instagram page. “Dr. Goodall’s discoveries as an ethologist revolutionized science,” the institute wrote, “and was a tireless advocate for the protection and restoration of our natural world.

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