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Graphic Quote: Nature once determined how we survive. Now we determine how nature survives. — Sir David Attenborough

64 Most Inspiring Quotes from Sir David Attenborough

His messages remind us that we are not apart from nature, but a part of it, and that the stewardship of this planet is not just an environmental concern but a matter of our own survival.

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10 Environmental Victories — For and By Indigenous Communities — To Celebrate

As we stand in solidarity with Indigenous climate activists, here are just a handful of major victories from the past year.

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Indigenous Knowledge is Aiding Fishery Restoration in Vancouver, B.C.

More than a century after colonization nearly eradicated key fish populations around Vancouver, British Columbia, the Tsleil-Waututh Nation is looking to the past to restore the ecosystem.

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How One Man Single-Handedly Saved A Rare Butterfly Species That “Needed A Little Extra Help”

A San Francisco hero brought the California Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly back to the city after they had all but vanished.

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Watch The ‘Planet Earth 3’ Trailer and Stream New Episodes For Free

“Planet Earth 3” is out with new episodes after the global nature docuseries took a seven-year hiatus. You can watch the new episodes for free on select streaming services.

A brown, fluffy dog and a yellow lab have "before and after" transitions in a shelter and in their new homes

Watch the TikTok Trend Highlighting Before & After Transformations of Adopted Shelter Dogs

A TikTok trend is highlighting the benefits of adopting a shelter dog through before and after transformations.

Wan Faridah Akmal Jusoh speaks on the TED stage, a photo of a firefly projected behind her

Climate Change is Killing Fireflies; Here’s Why (and How) We Should Protect Them

Fireflies play a crucial role in ecosystems around the world but are on the decline. Fortunately, there’s still time to preserve them for future generations before they blink out forever.

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This is the Best Way To Toss Your Pumpkins After Halloween, According To Sustainability Experts

An array of options exist, and a landfill doesn’t need to be its final resting place.

A photo collage of a man wearing a shirt that says 'The world is not better without you', a puffin, a tuberculosis test machine, the front of a train, and a New York University flag

Good News This Week: September 16, 2023 - Dogs, Puffins, & Renewable Energy

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...

A man in a neon yellow vest pets a dog next to a pile of rubble

Morocco Good News: Meet One Rescue Team — And Their Dogs — Saving Lives After Earthquake

A Spain-based rescue organization drove through the night to reach victims of Morocco's recent earthquake.

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Good News This Week: September 9, 2023 - Turtles, Birds, & Women's Health