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This New Sanctuary Could Be the Future of Captive-Whale Rehabilitation url:https://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/new-sanctuary-could-be-future-captive-whale-rehabilitation?suppress=true&utm_source=greenlife&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter
#Conservation
#Whales
#Animals
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Atlanta News First
11 days ago
DeKalb County commissioner calls for removal of tactical ICE operations following MN shooting
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DeKalb County commissioner calls for removal of tactical ICE operations following MN shooting
Ted Terry said he plans to introduce a resolution next week that would formally condemn Renee Good's shooting death in Minneapolis.
https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/01/09/dekalb-county-commissioner-calls-removal-tactical-ice-operations-following-mn-shooting/
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Might be adding this park to a future trip. Go
#Chile
!
#conservation
#environment
#ecotourism
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
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Chile moves to create national park at the edge of the world to protect wildlife
At the edge of the world map, where land turns into subantarctic forests, icy seas and glaciers, Chile is preparing to create a national park to protect endangered wildlife and unique ecosystems.
https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/land-use-biodiversity/chile-moves-create-national-park-edge-world-protect-wildlife-2025-12-19/
18 days ago
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Happy Holidays,
#Atlanta
! Below is an
@wired.com
article about data center
#resistance
in
#Georgia
including a newly elected
@peterhubbardga.bsky.social
thoughts on
#policy
.
www.wired.com/story/the-da...
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The Data Center Resistance Has Arrived
A new report finds that local opposition to data centers skyrocketed in the second quarter of this year.
https://www.wired.com/story/the-data-center-resistance-has-arrived/
27 days ago
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Can tying minimum wage to local
#housing
costs be an effective tool used by other cities? I'll be interested in hearing from residents in the future how the ordinance affected the local
#economy
.
apnews.com/article/sant...
Santa Fe tackles rental rates with first-in-US minimum wage approach
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Santa Fe tackles rental rates with first-in-US minimum wage approach
Santa Fe is the first city in the U.S. to directly link wages to housing affordability, aiming to counter high rents.
https://apnews.com/article/santa-fe-living-wage-rent-prices-9215167e87e8e168a487304fcdefd626?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=share <br>Santa
about 2 months ago
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Can we do this, too,
#America
?
#Colombia
#Amazon
#COP30
#deforestation
#climatechange
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Colombia bans all new oil and mining projects in its Amazon
Colombia will no longer approve new oil or large-scale mining projects in its Amazon biome, which covers 42% of the nation’s territory, according to a Nov. 13 statement by its environment ministry. Ac...
https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2025/11/colombia-bans-all-new-oil-and-mining-projects-in-its-amazon/?ck_subscriber_id=3491067840&utm_source=convertkit&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Are%20you%20engaging%20in%20%E2%80%98we%20mode%E2%80%99?%20-%2019837837
about 2 months ago
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Yes, we can! Below is a story about how communities came together in
#Kentucky
to end an ecological disaster.
#GoodNews
#GreenTourism
#environment
#community
www.cbsnews.com/video/smelly...
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https://www.cbsnews.com/video/smelly-cave-used-as-towns-sewer-transforms-into-tourist-destination/"
2 months ago
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Happy World Kindness Day! Donate to a food bank, help a neighbor with yardwork, go
#plogging
, visit with the elderly, and don't forget to hold the door open with a smile!
#community
#BeKind
#GoodTrouble
Need inspiration? See article below.
nicenews.com/humanity/non...
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At Nonprofit Wildly Kind, an Ambassador Program Gamifies Kindness
The Portland, Oregon-based nonprofit Wildly Kind runs a unique ambassador program that gamifies kindness to inspire volunteers.
https://nicenews.com/humanity/nonprofit-wildly-kind-ambassador-program/?utm_source=convertkit&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Happy+World+Kindness
2 months ago
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Everytown for Gun Safety
3 months ago
If you’re in line when polls close, stay in line. If you make a mistake on your ballot, request a new one. If the machines are down at your polling place, request a paper ballot. If you have any problems, you can call or text the Election Protection Hotline for support.
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Indivisible ATL
3 months ago
Councilman Jason Dozier’s resolution urges Governor Brian Kemp and the Georgia General Assembly to declare a state of emergency to ensure continuity of food assistance for SNAP recipients in the state of Georgia. The council backed the resolution in a 12-0 vote on Monday night.
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Atlanta City Council passes resolution asking state to declare emergency for SNAP
On Monday night, the City of Atlanta urged state leaders to intervene and provide emergency assistance.
https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2025/11/04/atlanta-city-council-passes-resolution-asking-state-declare-emergency-snap/
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Everytown for Gun Safety
3 months ago
🚨🚨🚨 Get out and VOTE! Today—November 4—is the last day to cast your ballot for candidates who will work to end gun violence. Make sure your voice is heard. Find your polling place:
https://etwn.us/3ApID6T
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Vote Save America
3 months ago
Polling hours for Georgia🍑
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Georgia, you've confirmed where and when to
#vote
, but who to vote for? Why is the state-wide
#PSC
election important?
#Atlanta
#ElectionDay
#CherokeeCounty
#govt
thegeorgiavoterguide.com
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https://thegeorgiavoterguide.com/
3 months ago
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ACLU of Georgia
3 months ago
It's Election Day! Find your polling place at
mvp.sos.ga.gov
, grab your photo ID, and go vote! Before you head out, see the candidates' stances on city issues:
acluga.org/2025-atlanta-city-council-candidate-questionnaire
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Polls are open, Georgia! Let's vote,
#Atlanta
!
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3 months ago
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Rough Draft
3 months ago
LIVE COVERAGE: 2025 municipal and Georgia PSC elections Nov. 4, 6:30 a.m. Good morning and welcome to Rough Draft Atlanta's live blog of today's municipal elections in Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Brookhaven, Dunwoody, and Tucker, as well as the Georgia Public Service Commission. Bookmark this post and…
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LIVE COVERAGE: 2025 municipal and Georgia PSC elections
Nov. 4, 6:30 a.m. Good morning and welcome to Rough Draft Atlanta's live blog of today's municipal elections in Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Brookhaven, Dunwoody, and Tucker, as well as the Georgia Public Service Commission. Bookmark this post and check back often for updates throughout the day. Polls open at 7 a.m. and will close at 7 p.m. However, the City of Atlanta said in a press release last night that it had received a court ruling to keep polls open for municipal voting until 8 p.m. If you didn't participate in early voting, find your polling place at the…
https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2025/11/04/atlanta-municipal-elections-live/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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Georgians, Go Vote! Use the link below to view your sample ballot and polling place info.
#Vote
#Atlanta
#PSC
mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/
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Elections Portal
https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/
3 months ago
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Everytown for Gun Safety
3 months ago
Voting is critical to making a future free from gun violence our reality. Every single race in this election—from your local school board to the Governor’s seat—can make a difference. Here’s how leaders at every level can take action on gun safety:
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What Am I Voting For in This Election? Ballot Offices, Explained.
From school boards to city councils to Congress: What elected leaders can do in office, and how they can take action on gun safety.
https://gunsensevoter.org/elected-leaders-up-and-down-ballot-gun-safety/
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Atlanta News First
3 months ago
Georgia has several regional food banks. Here’s where they are and the counties they serve.
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Georgia has several regional food banks. Here’s where they are and the counties they serve.
In the Peach State, there are nine regional food banks that divide up and serve Georgia’s 159 counties.
https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2025/10/31/georgia-has-several-regional-food-banks-heres-where-they-are-counties-they-serve/
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Are you looking for ways to help,
#Jamaica
? See below. Comment any other reputable
#NGO
you know is helping the people affected by
#Melissa
.
#wx
#disasterrelief
#hurricane
#Caribbean
abcnews.go.com/GMA/News/hur...
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Hurricane Melissa slams Jamaica: How to help
As Jamaica works to recover after hurricane Melissa, here are ways to help the island nation.
https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/News/hurricane-melissa-how-to-help/story?id=126940730&ck_subscriber_id=3491067840&utm_source=convertkit&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Long-unseen%20Dr.%20Seuss%20story%20will%20hit%20shelves%20-%2019517532
3 months ago
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Indivisible ATL
3 months ago
The Trump Regime and his Republican enablers are trying to starve their constituents into trading food now for healthcare later. Support the fight with mutual aid. Give what you can!
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Georgians, please contact your Congressional Reps at
congress.gov/contact
. Tell them how loss of SNAP benefits affect your household. Demand they speak up for you. They do not work for Mike Johnson, they work for you!
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3 months ago
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Hey
#Atlanta
! Some info on the PSC Public Comment Session tomorrow and an opportunity to connect with other Georgians. Let's build some
#community
! This info is kindly provided by
@hiphopcaucus.bsky.social
#vote
#GoodTrouble
#ATL
#Georgia
3 months ago
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We had two protests in my county this time! Way to go, neighbors!
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3 months ago
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Deb Houry
3 months ago
Still public servants-
@firedbutfighting.bsky.social
@altcdc.altgov.info
@cdcmutualaid.bsky.social
- supporting public health and CDC. Thank you for your courage and commitment.
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Meet the Grassroots CDC Teams Fighting Against Firings
'We're primed to hop into action immediately,' one volunteer says
https://www.medpagetoday.com/washington-watch/washington-watch/117996?xid=nl_mpt_DHE_2025-10-17&mh=14de925fc9bc664bdebe9f238e9f8b00&zdee=gAAAAABm4uaZekml4hTbbZ_b2A6yNqEkisdjBAdCw_uHmRJFd9BwlTS5362V6OAaVky3f2us_5YPbTRKCKuaE4TTT89HEXIN7GFOW81TVBq3WN7hTvyicC4%3D&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Daily%20Headlines%20Evening%20-%20Randomized%202025-10-17&utm_term=NL_Daily_DHE_dual-gmail-definition
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Indivisible ATL
3 months ago
"It’s important because what’s happening in our country is not okay," said one protester. "It’s important for us to use the rights that we still have to bring our voices together, to fight against it and stand up for the values that matter to us." 👏 👏 👏
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Atlanta 'No Kings' protest stays peaceful, marches to capitol
Thousands of people gathered in downtown Atlanta on Saturday for a "No Kings" protest that ended with a march to the Georgia State Capitol.
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/atlanta-no-kings-protest-stays-peaceful-marches-capitol
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Vote, Organize, Do Good.
3 months ago
From Atlanta.
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Blue Georgia
3 months ago
Atlanta No Kings rally.
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Wdstckdr🦋🇨🇦🇺🇸📎 (John)
3 months ago
Augusta Ga No Kings
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Indivisible ATL
3 months ago
Hey, Atlanta! Protestors at today's No Kings rally could have filled the Fox Theatre at least TWICE!
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Chopper footage shows thousands gathering for ‘No Kings’ march in Atlanta
Chopper footage shows thousands gathering in Atlanta as the No Kings march prepares to begin.
https://www.11alive.com/video/news/nation-world/chopper-footage-shows-thousands-gathering-for-no-kings-march-in-atlanta/85-da707a1a-1c4c-4bcd-9e38-8fd781cc4a0b
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Fired but Fighting (National Public Health Coalition)
3 months ago
Here are some of our pictures from No Kings rally in Atlanta, GA. We will post a few more in a bit. Share any great CDC, public health, and or science signs you saw while at a No Kings rally today. We can't wait to see everyone's creativity shine.
#USAnotRFK
#CDC
#PublicHealth
#Science
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S. Kramer
3 months ago
Raleigh Indivisible had a table with other ways to get involved and was running a fundraiser for school snacks to highlight cuts to the school nutrition program. They did a great job!
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The Last Mile with USAID
3 months ago
💪🇺🇸 At the No Kings Day rally, they wore the world they serve. USAID workers standing for people, not power. No crowns. No strongmen.
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Lake Michigan
3 months ago
#NoKings
ever. Public land not ever for sale. Climate change is real. Clean water is life 🌊💙
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Katie Rogers
3 months ago
Some of the signs and costumes from
#nokings
in Atlanta. It was a good time. Took some videos too that I will try to post later today.
#nokings
#atlanta
#protest
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3 months ago
Had a great time at the
#CantonGA
#NoKings
#protest
this morning! I'm worn out but very encouraged by the huge turnout & support from this decidedly
#Republican
area. Remember: vote for
@peterhubbardga.bsky.social
&
#AliciaJohnson
for
#PSC
!
@votesaveamerica.crooked.com
@cherokeedemsga.bsky.social
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Physicians for a Healthy Democracy
3 months ago
Sign of the day…
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Georgia Recorder
3 months ago
Follow along for national coverage of today's No Kings protests from
@statesnewsroom.com
. We'll also have updates from the Atlanta Civic Center, where a large group is gathered.
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No Kings protest coverage | News From The States
https://www.newsfromthestates.com/live-feed/no-kings-protest-coverage
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Tim Onion
3 months ago
Head to a protest today. I can almost promise you will feel less hopeless. That's exactly what they don't want. There are more of us than there are of them.
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ACLU of Georgia
3 months ago
Tomorrow, communities in Georgia and across the country will hit the streets for a national day of action. Are you protest ready, Georgia? Check out more protest resource at
acluga.org/prga
.
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Hey, Georgians! Watch this⬇️
#Atlanta
#Elections
#Vote
#HankGreen
youtu.be/UgvE_gPi7Kc?...
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I Need 1% of Georgia to Watch This Video
YouTube video by Hank Green
https://youtu.be/UgvE_gPi7Kc?si=DPTUZT8lHcaGCVbV
3 months ago
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Will more investment lead to scalable and affordable means of reducing plastic production? How do these products tie in to water conservation? Can we get more households into composting?
#goinggreen
#reusable
#greeninvesting
#lifestyle
nicenews.com/environment/...
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The Design Company Growing Cups Made out of Gourds
The concept is the brain child of designer Jun Aizaki, whose Brooklyn-Based design company Créme is spearheading The Gourd Project.
https://nicenews.com/environment/design-company-cups-gourds/?utm_source=convertkit&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=New+research+on+%E2%80%98exercise+snacks%E2%80%99+-+19319144
3 months ago
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Awesome lady inspiring and teaching the next generation of scientists.
#science
#standupforscince
#goodnews
#coralreefs
www.npr.org/2025/10/05/n...
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The mother of Colombian corals
Known as the mother of Colombian corals, at 70, marine biologist Elvira Alvarado is still diving — and pioneering "coral IVF" to help save endangered reefs.
https://www.npr.org/2025/10/05/nx-s1-5553552/the-mother-of-colombian-corals?ck_subscriber_id=3491067840&utm_source=convertkit&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=A%20bittersweet%20challenge%20-%2019311295
3 months ago
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A little good news.
#GoodNews
#standupforscience
#science
#conservation
nicenews.com/environment/...
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World-First Elephant Vaccine Is Safe and Effective: Study
In a small trial, scientists found that a world-first vaccine targeting a deadly virus in Asian elephants was safe and effective.
https://nicenews.com/environment/world-first-elephant-vaccine-safe-effective/?utm_source=convertkit&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Eating+for+two+%28yourself+and+Earth%29+-+19252774
3 months ago
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Let's keep pushing for housing reform and market regulation!
#community
#Atlanta
#housing
#GoodTrouble
#reform
saportareport.com/nonprofit-pu...
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Nonprofit pushes North Fulton leaders on affordable housing for working families - SaportaReport
Read Nonprofit pushes North Fulton leaders on affordable housing for working families by Adrianne Murchison for SaportaReport here.
https://saportareport.com/nonprofit-pushes-north-fulton-leaders-on-affordable-housing-for-working-families/columnists/adrianne-murchison/?utm_campaign=daily_digest&utm_source=newsletter-daily&utm_medium=email&user_email=d65ad0d905e176b4b358d94c30bf0186a6d89c506ac65b8c0a0e09096e529ca0&user_email_md5=452374faa694485a1bb4848e51300aad&lctg=62b4b5bc1ed96544ea0bfba6
4 months ago
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The Tennessee Holler
4 months ago
NEW STUDY: Vouchers are helping wealthy families whose kids are mainly already in (religious) private schools. Imagine that! If only that had been entirely foreseeable. Clearly @GovBillLee’s goal all along.
reachcentered.org/publications...
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Happy Good Neighbor Day! A reminder that fighting fascism and making a difference starts at home with building
#community
.
#resist
#thirdspaces
#depression
#safety
nicenews.com/humanity/how...
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6 Ways to Be a Better Neighbor
Developing trust and friendships with our neighbors can benefit our lives in myriad ways: Here’s how to become a better one yourself.
https://nicenews.com/humanity/how-be-better-neighbor/?utm_source=convertkit&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Won%E2%80%99t+you+be+my+neighbor%3F+-+19145143
4 months ago
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Hey, we can make a positive change!
#GoodNews
#Chicago
#EPA
#Pollution
#environmentalprotection
#localgovernment
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Hundreds plunge in Chicago River for first official swim in nearly 100 years
Group participates in previously unthinkable mile-long swim after US made key progress to clean polluted rivers
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/21/chicago-river-swim?ck_subscriber_id=3491067840&utm_source=convertkit&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Your%20donation,%20multiplied%20by%20100%20-%2019069609
4 months ago
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Love trees? Want to know where and how planting trees can do the most good? Read this:
www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/new...
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These are the best places to plant trees to help the environment, a new online map shows
Reforestation is gaining global momentum as a climate solution, but its success depends on how and where it’s done.
https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/new-study-tree-planting-for-climate?ck_subscriber_id=3491067840&utm_source=convertkit&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Ford%20is%20moving%20(but%20not%20far)%20-%2019028419
4 months ago
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