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Five Things That Made Us Optimistic in 2022

Before welcoming 2023, we're looking back at just a few #EarthOptimism highlights from 2022!

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Regenesis: Feeding the World Without Devouring the Planet | Earth Optimism Book of the Month

November's book of the month will help us explore how our food and environment are intertwined.

Five Spooky Species That Science Brought Back From the Brink

Need some last-minute Halloween costume inspo? These five species narrowly escaped the greatest horror story of our time: extinction.

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Wild Souls: Earth Optimism Book of the Month

October's book of the month is chosen by Taylor Parker, co-host of the Possibilists podcast created in partnership with Earth Optimism.

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Return of the Sea Otter: Earth Optimism Book of the Month

September's book of the month shares the story of an adorable species returning from the brink of extinction.

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Exploring the Social Side of Conservation

A case study demonstrates how incorporating social science into conservation actions can produce more effective, equitable, and lasting change.

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Earth in Human Hands: Earth Optimism Book of the Month

August's book pick is out of the world while taking a look at how humans are treating this one.

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How Conservation Promotes the Synergies of Sustainability

Smithsonian Working Land and Seascapes’ new study unveils conservation’s ability to advance progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals

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The Rise of the American Conservation Movement: Power, Privilege, and Environmental Protection | Earth Optimism Book of the Month

What lessons can we learn from the history of conservation in the United States?

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Sustaining a Green Business

Belizean eco-entrepreneur Jolie Pollard shares insights into breaking into the green beauty business in this second story of a two-part series.

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