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‘We Are the People of the River’

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The Fort Yuma Quechan Tribe is working to heal the ailing Colorado River ecosystem by planting one native seed at a time.

What We’re Reading: Bringing Chestnut Trees Back From the Brink

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See what stories caught our attention this week, from blight-resistant chestnut saplings in New York to an affordable housing victory in Seattle.

How Conservationists Are Preparing Nature for Tomorrow’s Hotter World

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From connecting networks of ecosystems to building routes to higher altitudes, conservationists are working to ensure Earths biodiversity can carry onward.

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Former Navy SEALs Are Diving to Save the Ocean

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For veterans, efforts like rescuing sea turtles and planting coral go beyond conservation — theyre also an invigorating way to serve again.

The News Show Made by and for People With Learning Disabilities

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A Norwegian TV station covers news, entertainment and sports — all in a simple format aimed at those excluded from mainstream reports.

What We’re Reading: A Big Leap Forward for Vaccines

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“Community Choice” Is Getting Renewable Energy to Millions

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A novel system gives consumers a green alternative to what their utility companies offer.

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Through one-on-one, non-judgmental sessions, Tulsa residents achieve financial goals, sending positive ripples across the community.

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The Catalan city is making big moves to get visitation and its impacts under control — and other European destinations are taking action, too.

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What We’re Reading: How a Toronto Suburb Supercharged Its Mass Transit

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