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Scientists just figured out how to protect nature while growing the economy, and the numbers are stunning. A new MIT study shows Florida could have prevented $1.6 billion in flood damage while keeping most development gains.
A $3 million cleanup project will remove 2,500 tons of waste from Panama's Darién jungle while creating jobs for local communities. The environmental restoration effort aims to heal one of the world's most biodiverse regions.
After decades of expansion, human development of U.S. land is declining while forests and wild areas recover. NASA satellites captured 35 years of change showing nature's remarkable comeback across nearly one-third of America.
Wealthy urbanites in eastern China are paying thousands to relocate abandoned persimmon trees from emptying villages to their private gardens. The surprising trade connects rural communities with city dwellers while giving decades-old trees a second chance.
The Well Done Foundation is tackling one of America's hidden environmental problems by plugging abandoned oil wells that leak methane and contaminate water. Led by Curtis Shuck, this scrappy team has developed expertise in sealing dangerous wells across the country.
Community volunteers are bringing underwater meadows back to life in Florida's Indian River Lagoon. Their hands-on restoration work is helping revive a crucial ecosystem that supports hundreds of marine species.
The 90s cartoon created by CNN founder Ted Turner taught a generation of kids that environmental action starts with them. Decades later, those Planeteers are leading the climate movement as adults.
Scientists discovered that seeds from the moringa "miracle tree" remove over 98% of microplastics from drinking water, outperforming chemical treatments. The same method may have been used by Ancient Egyptians to purify water thousands of years ago.
Julie Jones is honoring her late father's legacy by campaigning for Australia's Murray River, just as he did when he cooked fish for politicians at Parliament House in 2012. As a major river review opens for public input, three generations of the Jones family continue their fight to protect the waterway they call home.
Simple crescent-shaped trenches are transforming barren African land into thriving gardens, giving communities a powerful weapon against drought and hunger. The low-cost technique called "Bunds" is reversing decades of environmental devastation across the continent.
Ghana's government has revoked mining licenses from a company caught running illegal operations with foreign workers, marking a major step in protecting the nation's water, land, and communities. Workers affected by the shutdown will receive government support as officials pursue criminal charges against company leaders.
Members of Clark Boy Scout Troop 145 spent their Saturday making the Rahway River cleaner and healthier for their community. The young volunteers collected dozens of bags of trash near Bloodgood Dam as part of a 25-year Earth Day tradition. ---
After nearly 60 years of work, Germany is opening the final lake in a massive project that turned abandoned coal mines into 23 connected swimming and boating destinations. The Lusatian Lakeland now covers an area almost as large as Italy's Lake Como.
Researchers have discovered a breakthrough that could protect beloved trees from devastating diseases that have threatened forests worldwide. The finding offers new hope for preservation efforts.
Chinese artist Kong Ning turned heads in Beijing this week, wearing a costume made entirely of balloon dinosaurs topped with greenery to celebrate World Earth Day. For over a decade, she's used her body as a canvas to spark conversations about protecting our planet.
South Africa's Parliament is taking bold steps to shield people who speak up about environmental harm after two individuals came forward with pollution concerns. The move signals stronger protections for those who risk their careers to defend public health.
After 11 years and 10 million visitors, Lisbon's Oceanarium is gracefully closing its iconic "Forests Underwater" exhibition, honoring the Japanese artist's vision that nothing should last forever. The world's largest nature aquarium required 11,000 hours of underwater maintenance to preserve its beauty.
Volunteers gathered at a protected wetland in Metro Manila to clean coastal areas ahead of Earth Day. The community effort at Las Piñas-Parañaque Wetland Park shows local commitment to protecting vital ecosystems.
A New York school district just earned national recognition for dramatically improving air quality and slashing emissions. The achievement shows how local environmental action can create healthier spaces for thousands of students.
Australian lungfish, a living fossil unchanged for 100 million years, can't breed in Brisbane River because they keep eating the plants they need to survive. A PhD student discovered a brilliantly simple solution.
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