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Join us as we unite for our Southern forests and communities!
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Every
#forest
saved starts with you. Your gift today is matched dollar for dollar, up to $25,00, to protect forests, defend
#communities
, and fight dirty
#biomass
. Double your impact now:
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3 months ago
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Today is the first day of
#Kwanzaa
! A seven-day celebration of African-American history and
#culture
. Read our
#blog
highlighting 10
#Black
Environmentalists making a difference in their communities.
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Top 10 Black Environmentalists To Know About | Dogwood Alliance
Black folks in the United States have struggled against centuries of discrimination and racism. Black environmental leaders are working to turn the tide.
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about 11 hours ago
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While you may not see
#reindeer
in the Southern U.S. on
#ChristmasEve
, as they live in tundra & boreal forest habitats, you may see white-tailed deer in your yard! Learn more facts about white-tailed deer & how conservation efforts help them.
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White-tailed Deer: A North Carolina Conservation Success Story
Some call them the phantoms of the woods, noiseless silhouettes sleeking through old-growth forests and stately stands of pine. Others merely see them as the pesky neighbors who pillage our
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2 days ago
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TAKE ACTION: Yesterday, we shared a story about how rescinding the
#roadlessrule
could undo progress made in restoring grizzly bear populations in North America. You can urge
#Congress
to act by sending a message to your representative today!
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Defend the Roadless Rule Now | Dogwood Alliance
Defend our public lands. The Trump administration plans to open 58.5M acres of national forest backcountry to logging, oil, and gas extraction. Urge Congress to act now.
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3 days ago
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Over the last 50 years,
#conservation
efforts have helped the
#grizzlybear
population in the U.S. recover. But the possible rescinding of the roadless rule, which would allow construction in some key grizzly recovery zones, could reverse that
#progress
.
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Could Rescinding The Roadless Rule Make It Harder To Delist Yellowstone Grizzlies? - Inside Climate News
The rule banning new roads in some forests protects prime bear habitat and was part of the Fish and Wildlife Serviceās justification for its failed attempt to delist grizzlies in 2017.
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4 days ago
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The Carolina northern flying squirrel is one of many species of
#wildlife
currently endangered in the Southeastern U.S. Take action today and demand that
#Congress
save Americaās wildlife protections.
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7 days ago
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Residents of Gloster, MS, continue to speak out about the harm
#Drax
is causing to their
#health
and
#community
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āEverything is worse since Drax came hereā: US residents say wood-pellet plant harming their town
Residents of Gloster, Mississippi, are suing plant that exports wood pellets to UK and Europe. Company says it is reducing emissions
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Winter is coming, but so are the
#birds
! Read our
#blog
to learn how northern cardinals and Carolina wrens are keeping the dawn chorus alive in the Southeastern U.S. this
#winter
.
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5 Songbirds of the Southeast to Listen For
Learn to recognize songbirds of the Southeast from your own backyard. Learn to identify wrens, chickadees, towhees, cardinals, and titmice.
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9 days ago
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BREAKING: Drax's
#carboncapture
project is facing
#layoffs
amid
#investigations
and reduced subsidies in the UK. Destroying
#forests
for biomass is not
#renewable
, and Drax's carbon capture scheme was an attempt to
#greenwash
their continued harm.
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10 days ago
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A new
#report
finds that return-and-reuse initiatives for
#plastic
could reduce plastic
#pollution
by more than 90% over the next 15 years. This would mean less plastic finding its way into
#forests
and
#wetlands
, harming local wildlife.
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Reuse and return schemes could help eliminate plastic pollution in 15 years, says report
Pew Charitable Trusts finds plastic pollution will more than double globally by 2040 unless action taken
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Did you know DuPont State Recreational Forest, located between North Carolina's Transylvania and Henderson counties, is home to 12,000+ acres of forest, trails, and majestic
#waterfalls
? Nearly 60 miles of trails support the forestās recreational activities.
#SouthernForestSunday
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Earlier this year, plans to mine near the
#Okefenokee
swamp were halted by a
#land
deal led by advocates and
#conservationists
. Learn what's next in the ongoing efforts to protect the potential UNESCO World Heritage Site from future threats.
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The Okefenokee Swamp is safe for now, but talk of mining near it hasnāt stopped
The end of the Twin Pines Minerals project hasnāt silenced talk of mining on the Okefenokee Swampās doorstep.
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13 days ago
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As the
#air
crisps and lawns
#frost
, you might be tempted to remove
#leaves
in your yard, but hereās why both your lawn and local
#ecosystem
benefit from fallen
#foliage
.
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Leave the Leaves: Embracing Beautiful Messes in Nature Benefits WildlifeĀ
Let's leave the leaves this fall Guest blog by Matt Lotti, a lifelong fisherman, backpacker, gardener, native plant enthusiast and all-around nature lover who lives in Clayton. With the onset
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The latest
#episode
of "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" features Dogwood Alliance's own Campaign Director, MichƩl Legendre, explaining the
#dangers
of industrial
#logging
and
#biomass
.
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Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez, December 9, 2025 - Driving It Home With Patti Vasquez
On today's show: āĀ Kevin Ryan, Chicago Public School teacher and Marine veteranĀ running for the U.S. Senate in Illinois ā Jamie Ewing and Lori Rohr ofĀ Elsinore Theater Ensembleās production of āAā¦
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WATCH: In this latest video from CrashCourse on Native American History, learn how
#indigenous
communities' expertise on the places theyāve lived for
#generations
continues to be vital for
#conservation
efforts.
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What Can a Prophecy Tell Us About Climate Change?: Ep 24 of Crash Course Native American History
What is Traditional Ecological Knowledge? And can it lead a path forward through climate change? In the final episode of Crash Course Native of American History, weāll explore Native peoplesāā¦
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Who says hiking can be a "Drag?" Environmentalist and
#Drag
artist Pattie Gonia raised over $1 million for
#forests
in a 100-mile
#hike
across the West Coast.
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Drag queen Pattie Gonia raises $1.1 million on 100-mile trek in full drag
Drag queen Pattie Gonia has raised more than $1.1 million for environmental non-profits after taking on a 100-mile trek in full drag.
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18 days ago
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There are over 221 native
#tree
species in North Carolina. Two arborists are on a mission to categorize and find the largest of each
#species
within the state as a way of measuring
#forest
health.
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On the Hunt for North Carolinaās Biggest Trees
Two arborists have taken up an uncommon hobby: Going deep into the woods to look for the biggest trees of any species.
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20 days ago
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Stepping into the
#weekend
like..... Nature always finds a way to surprise us šæ Photo credit:
@jeffvandermeer.bsky.social
20 days ago
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Communities are rising up against
#Drax
#pollution
. We stand with everyone pushing for real climate solutions that protect people & forests.
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21 days ago
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Weāre joining 100+ voices calling on the EU to implement the Deforestation Regulation now. No more delays. Our forests, communities, and climate canāt wait. š š Read the joint statement:
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#EUDR
#Deforestation
#Biodiversity
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For almost 30 years, Dogwood Alliance has stood up for Southern
#forests
and the people who rely on them. Threats are rising, but your gift fuels community power,
#conservation
, and
#ClimateJustice
across the South.
#Donate
now:
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24 days ago
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Biomass energy companies do not belong in our
#forests
!
@m-legendre.bsky.social
& Matt Williams explain why ending wood pellet
#biomass
subsidies can protect people and forests.
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25 days ago
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Learn how residents of Gloster, MS, have kept up the fight against
#biomass
giant
#Drax
and what's next in their movement to stop the
#pollution
of their
#community
.
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When a town stands alone: Gloster vs. Drax ā Jackson Advocate
During the 2025 Environmental Justice Summit, residents from Gloster spoke candidly about the environmental impacts they face, the recent permit reversal,
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26 days ago
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Looking for some new gear to wear to enjoy the cold weather? Or need a
#gift
for an outdoor-loving friend or family member? Read our list of
#BIPOC-owned
#outdoor
brands that are sure to have what you need, while supporting great causes.
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9 BIPOC-Owned Outdoor Gear Stores and Brands for Outdoor Adventurers | Dogwood Alliance
BIPOC outdoor gear stores have an important role in getting folks outdoors. We found some brands that are working to make the outdoor industry more inclusive.
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Triple your impact for Southern
#forests
šŖ“ Donate to Dogwood Alliance by Dec 2 and every dollar will be TRIPLE matched up to 25,000. Your gift helps protect forests, challenge
#biomass
& lift up communities.
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27 days ago
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More countries, like the UK and South Korea, are taking steps to investigate or restrict the
#production
and burning of wood pellets for
#biomass
. This marks a growing trend of pressure across the
#international
community towards the
#dangers
of biomass.
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Wood pellet power is under the microscope like never before
Pressure on the biomass sector is mounting in the UK, South Korea, Japan, and the US.
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27 days ago
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Looking for some new gear to wear to enjoy the cold weather? Or need a
#gift
for an outdoor-loving friend or family member? Read our list of
#BIPOC-owned
#outdoor
brands that are sure to have what you need, while supporting great causes.
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9 BIPOC-Owned Outdoor Gear Stores and Brands for Outdoor Adventurers | Dogwood Alliance
BIPOC outdoor gear stores have an important role in getting folks outdoors. We found some brands that are working to make the outdoor industry more inclusive.
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28 days ago
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Today is
#Thanksgiving
! Sometimes informally referred to as "Turkey Day." š¦ Did you know turkeys are among the largest birds in the Americas? Learn more fun
#turkey
facts in our
#autumn
edition of Biodiversity in Your Backyard!
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Biodiversity in Your Backyard: Autumn
Autumn brings us changing leaves and cool critters all across the South. Learn about elk, turkey, and how trees change color in this Biodiversity Blog.
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29 days ago
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A funeral procession in the
#Netherlands
honored
#forests
destroyed for RWEās
#biomass
plant. Much of the wood came from the U.S. South. Forests are worth more standing.
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Experts found that
#Drax
is still burning 250-year-old trees from
#Canadian
forests. These ancient
#ecosystems
store
#carbon
and protect
#wildlife
but are logged and burned for āclean energy.ā Real climate action protects forests, not burns them.
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reposted by
Dogwood Alliance
Global Justice Ecology Project
about 1 month ago
"The offspring of these American chestnut trees are producing offspring. These trees are going to on and on." Register for Dec 4 global premiere of 'The Wild American Chestnut: A Giant Returns':
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In an effort to restore
#greenspaces
to urban areas, "guerrilla gardeners" are finding ways to undo the damage done by sprawling
#concrete
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A guerrilla gardener installed a pop-up wetland in the LA River. Here's how ā and why
Well-meaning city dwellers forgo permits and official procedure to rewild urban areas across the country. In downtown LA, artist Doug Rosenberg is trying to push the grassroots movement forward.
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about 1 month ago
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The
#COP30
Summit ended on Saturday with very little progress made on commitments to phase out
#fossilfuels
and
#biomass
subsidies.
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about 1 month ago
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A new report finds that many countries that attended the
#COP30
summit are looking to replace fossil fuel production with biomass. Our forests are not fuel and canāt be a replacement for the harms of burning fossil fuels.
#BigBadBiomass
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COP30 warning: Countries are leaning on forests instead of cutting fossil fuels
Instead of focusing on rapid cuts to fossil fuel use, many countries are leaning on forests and farmland to balance their emissions on paper.
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about 1 month ago
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Your Giving Tuesday gift gets matched! š± Double your impact to protect
#SouthernForests
and support communities fighting
#airpollution
and flooding.
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about 1 month ago
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During this year's
#COP30
meeting in Brazil, many countries expressed support for
#biofuels
. Biofuels emit less
#carbon
when burned, but producing them requires land, fertilisers, irrigation and processing powered largely by
#fossilfuels
.
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Brazil promotes biofuels at COP30, but how clean are they? | Context by TRF
Countries are betting big on biofuels, but critics say it could deepen food insecurity and fuel new climate risks
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about 1 month ago
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The Southern US is home to over 200
#tree
species! Read our blog to learn how to identify these 6 common
#Southern
tree
#species
.
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about 1 month ago
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Last month,
#advocates
and
#community
members met in Jackson, MS, for the 2025 Roots and Reach Regional Gathering. Check out the
#video
to see some of the highlights.
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about 1 month ago
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An analysis of this year's
#COP30
registrants has found over 1,600 fossil fuel lobbyists. The presence of these industry actors could halt progress toward making meaningful commitments to the
#climate
crisis.
#KeepOurForestsStanding
#BigBadBiomass
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about 1 month ago
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#COP30
is still going and we're keeping the pressure up. We urge reps of @DCCEEW to support better policy that reins in the biomass industry and adopt guidance that ensures standing forests and fights climate change.
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#KeepOurForestsStanding
#BigBadBiomass
about 1 month ago
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As
#COP30
continues, we urge representatives of Korea, Japan, China, and Indonesia to support better policies to rein in the biomass industry and adopt guidance that ensures standing forests and creates better global resilience to climate change.
#KeepOurForestsStanding
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about 1 month ago
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Delegates representing countries in South and Central America at
@cop30brazil.bsky.social
, should read our latest blog and adopt guidance from Biomass Action Network to reject policies that cut forests and subsidize biomass.
#COP30
#KeepOurForestsStanding
#BigBadBiomass
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about 2 months ago
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#Change
is made in small rooms, quiet moments, and brave conversations. Every idea shared and every action taken can ripple into something powerful.
about 2 months ago
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As representatives from across the globe meet in Brazil for this year's
#COP30
, the discussions about the global bioeconomy will take center stage. Read our latest blog to learn what the bioeconomy is and how it could
#greenwash
dirty energy like
#biomass
.
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Will The Bioeconomy Help or Hurt Forests? | Dogwood Alliance
The bioeconomy relies on burning trees for energy. This could usher in a new era of massive greenwashing. It could destroy hopes of protecting forests globally.
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about 2 months ago
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@ec.europa.eu
must transition from carbon-intensive trade. Biomass cuts forests, emitting more carbon than coal. We urge delegates to adopt the requests of the Biomass Action Network and stop the deforestation.
#COP30
#BigBadBiomass
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about 2 months ago
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Double the
#impact
to protect Southern forests. Double the investment in
#Southern
communities. Letās create a stronger, healthier future for
#forests
and
#communities
. Give today!
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about 2 months ago
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November is Native American Heritage Month! Learn how native tribes are reclaiming ancestral lands through the
#LandBack
movement.
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
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What is the Land Back Movement?
What does Land Back mean? This Indigenous-led movement has led to food sovereignty, healthier ecosystems, and the preservation of cultural traditions.
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about 2 months ago
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Our team is gathered for our annual staff planning
#retreat
, a time to pause,
#rest
, and reconnect with
#nature
, with each other, and with our shared purpose. Every laugh, every walk, and every circle of reflection fills us back up so we can keep protecting the
#forests
we love.
about 2 months ago
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The future is green because of leaders like Naya Black š Recently, our
#GulfSouth
Project Organizer helped youth understand how
#plants
and
#trees
help protect communities from
#flooding
. They learned why caring for our
#environment
matters more than ever!
about 2 months ago
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Our next
#Ambassador
meeting is all about you! Join us online this Wednesday, November 5th, at 4PM ET. Weāll gather to
#reflect
and appreciate our work together. Then weāll imagine what comes next. All are
#welcome
!
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about 2 months ago
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The loss of
#trees
to rapid
#industrial
clear-cutting is causing
#butterflies
to lose their colors as they struggle to adapt to the changing
#environment
.
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As forests are cut down, butterflies are losing their colours
The insectsā brilliant hues evolved in lush ecosystems to help them survive. Now they are becoming more muted to adapt to degraded landscapes ā and they are not the only things dulling down
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about 2 months ago
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