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Meet the Next Generation of Blue Carbon Scientists Joining Forces Across Borders to Protect Coastal Ecosystems Around the World

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The Climate Crunch - Why Every Fall Feels Like a Race to Save the Planet

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Bunnies, Bears and Other Stories to Beat the January Blues

Illustrator Max Jake Palomino imagines a

Exploring the Social Side of Conservation

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How Conservation Promotes the Synergies of Sustainability

People wander a livestock market near the Masai Mara, chatting and examining the sheep and goats. Photo courtesy of Cindy Obath

Bringing the Masai Mara to the National Mall

Rachael Brenneman (left), Julia Smith (center), and Skye Austin (right) pose with supplies for their remote research projects. Photo: Amy Hruska

Three Undergraduate Students Share Their Remote Research Experience

How can the right kind of farming protect our soils and our climate? Find out in Carbon Cowboys. © 2020, carbon nation. Photo by Peter Byck

Saving our Planet Starts in the Soil

Landscape ecologist Iara Lacher created a model to understand how land use decisions may influence nature’s ability to provide crucial services in the future. Photo credit: Ian McGregor

Using Science and Local Knowledge to Guide the Future of Virginia’s Landscapes

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