California Cities Stories
Nature is a critical part of cities and communities. By helping nature thrive wherever we are, our team works to ensure that people can thrive too.
Laura Crane
The Nature Conservancy’s Laura Crane visits a solar project under construction.
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We know that humanity’s health and happiness depends on our ability to connect to nature, including in the places we live and work. At TNC, we’re using the power of nature to make our communities more resilient to climate change and facilitate California’s ambitious transition to a zero-carbon economy.
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