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2019 Photo Contest

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Indonesia’s Forest Fires – What You Need to Know

Sep 17, 2019

Forest fires in Borneo, Indonesia, are rampant in 2019. © Shutterstock
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Tuungane Project: Empowering Girls for Conservation Success

Jul 22, 2019

A Quick Chat Teresia Gabriel (left) talks with a classmate outside of Lagosa Secondary School in the Tuungane Project area. © Roshni Lodhia
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Climate Courage and the Ambition We Need Now

by Lynn Scarlett  |  Jul 16, 2019

Indiana, USA A field of solar panels in Indiana. © American Public Power Association
Dawn at Acadia National Park, Maine.

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An Optimist's Guide to Climate Change

by Lynn Scarlett  |  Jan 08, 2019

The first light of dawn touches Cobblestone Beach in Acadia National Park, Maine. © Nick Hall
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How to Have a Connected Conversation About Climate Change

by James McClintock  |  Dec 12, 2018

ANTARCTIC HABITAT - A whale descends into the icy Antarctic waters, where Dr. James McClintock has been researching climate issues for 20 years. © Dr. James McClintock
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Standing up for change. Speaking out and calling for action on climate change is critical. © Jerry Kiesewetter

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