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Save a Reef, Save a Life
May is National Cancer Research Month, and much of the research that sustains our hope for a cure begins in our oceans. More
A Lock Holds the Key to Restoring Migratory Fish
Learn how a low cost, low risk and low tech solution is helping move millions of Alabama shad over dams for spawning. More
Nature Brains: Doing Conservation in the Face of Climate Change
Conservation has been working for decades to protect specific species, habitats and places. But will climate change ruin all that work? How do you account for global warming in conservation planning? More
Cool Green Morning
Friday, May 18th
Be sure to watch the skies this weekend and never put rocks in your pockets.- Don't forget, a "ring of fire" solar eclipse will be visible in parts of the U.S. on Sunday. (National Geographic)
- Apple is making a major green change in the U.S. this year. (Scientific American)
- Photos: One of the largest male stars on the planet is helping one of the smallest primates. (Mongabay)
- The remains of a turtle the size of a car have been discovered in a coal mine. (Discovery News)
- Scientists can't solve the mystery of the rocks that ignited in a woman's pocket. (L.A. Times)
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Beneath the Mists: Loggers and Conservationists Can Be Allies
Can tropical forests be logged sustainably and still maintain their incredibly rich biodiversity and benefits to people? A new study published in the journal Conservation Letters provides evidence that with smart forest management, the answer can be “yes.” More
Unsung Heroes: Corporate Sustainability Officers
For a growing number of companies, "going green" is now a core business strategy. What do these companies leading the way in environmental sustainability have in common? More
Take the Groupon Earth Day Challenge
The Nature Conservancy is participating in Groupon’s Earth Day Challenge over at Crowdrise. Your donation could help us win $25,000! More
Spotlight: Kids and Nature
Raising a Young Conservationist, Part 1: Loving Nature
Pine cones for lunch? Conservancy scientist Jensen Montambault shares a sweet story from the front lines of parenting. More
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