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Norovirus in kids: How to prevent it, and how to cope when that fails

If you have young children, consider this required (albeit loathsome) reading.



  • Protection & Safety

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How much do you know about renewable energy and forests?

From biomass to wind energy, we’re testing your knowledge of the past, present and future of forest products.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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The sky's the limit for these 120 girls on an all-female flight to NASA

Delta all-female team flies female students to NASA in hopes of inspiring them to pursue STEM careers.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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5 Reasons Scientists are Making the Case for Renewable Wood Energy and Forest Products

Could using more trees be part of the solution to climate change? Here’s what the United Nations and an increasing number of scientists are saying.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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The reason why women are freezing at work

Nearly every woman has a sweater on hand at the office — even on 90-degree days. Now we know why.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Enviva provides special donation toward forest conservation in North Carolina

The donation to the N.C. Tree Farm Program was made in honor of the renewable energy company's 15th anniversary.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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A new life for low-value wood

By creating a market for low-value wood, Enviva is helping landowners maintain their forests.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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How bioenergy creates opportunity

Learn more about how private working forests and modern bioenergy are making a positive impact today, and for the future, in this infographic.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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North Carolina’s Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention Project delivered strong results in 2019

Programs and partnerships help underserved communities excel in the forestry business.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Loop could be the major packaging shift we've been waiting for

An initiative from Terracycle called Loop creates returnable, reusable packaging for common consumer items.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Meet Lauren Killian, Enviva sustainability forester

Take a walk in the woods with Killian, who promotes forest health and stewardship and helps private landowners manage their forests.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Branching Out: Women in Forestry

In honor of Women's History Month, Enviva honors and highlight the achievements of 3 remarkable female foresters.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Longleaf forests get the help they need

Enviva and The Longleaf Alliance announce a partnership to protect and restore one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in North America.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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New wildfires spark more evacuations as California burns

A dozen active major wildfires are burning in California, including the Getty and Kinkade fires, causing widespread evacuations.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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6 great treasures found with a metal detector

Amateur enthusiasts have uncovered some spectacular finds, including the Staffordshire Hoard and the Boot of Cortez.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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The unexpectedly weird and beautiful world of lichens

Lichens are not what you think they are. Not plant, not fungus — they are one of a kind.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Coral reef fish are now moving into temperate kelp forests, with dire consequences

Climate change is forcing tropical fish to migrate, and they threaten to mow down their new terrain.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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'America's Forests' speaks for the trees

'America's Forest' with host Chuck Leavell of The Rolling Stones explains how forests can help climate change, the economy and so much more.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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A huge swath of South Carolina land is now preserved for generations

Roughly 14,000 acres along the Savannah River will forever remain undeveloped, thanks to this conservation team work.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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World's oldest fossil forest discovered in New York

Researchers are exploring 386-million-year old fossilized tree roots in the Catskills region of New York.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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5 surprising facts about the famous Matterhorn

The well-known mountain straddling Switzerland and Italy has its fair share of intrigue.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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World's largest flower bloom found in remote Indonesian jungle

The bloom will only last for about one week before wilting.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Mysterious blind 'ghost fish' reveals Congo to be the deepest river in the world

It's so deep there could be species lurking in its depths that we've never seen before.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Florida to buy Everglades land to prevent family from drilling for oil

The Kanter family's plans to drill for oil in the Everglades raised concerns about environmental and health risks, so the state stepped in.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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World's largest honey bee makes rare hallucinogenic honey

Harvesters scale tall cliffs to collect this rare honey from Himalayan giant honeybees.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Driving transformation with laser-guided autonomous vehicles

See how the machines are making work safer at one Georgia-Pacific plant in Crossett, Ark.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Swirling seals win top underwater photography honors

Underwater Photographer of the Year winners include a smiling dolphin and octopus with a soccer ball.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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5 Ways to Support Women-Owned Businesses

Give women entrepreneurs the recognition they deserve by showing your support for the female business community.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Shhh! This is the first 'quiet park' in the world

Ecuador has become the first to build a "quiet park," a lush stretch of land straddling the Zabalo River where silence is protected.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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New Zealand calls for thousands of new 'green' jobs in bold comeback plan

New Zealand's Green Party unveils a billion-dollar plan for an environmentally friendly economy in the aftermath of COVID-19.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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As cities grow, so does the need for urban trees

A U.S. Forest Service study stresses the economic importance of urban canopies, which already provide a big health value.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Tour operators are using their down time to plant new corals in the Great Barrier Reef

Australian diving tour companies are working with scientists to restore the coral reefs.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Earth's tiniest porpoise approaches extinction

Fewer than 10 vaquitas may be left on Earth, down from 100 in 2014 and 30 in 2017.




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Most Americans support the Endangered Species Act — but that might not matter

The Endangered Species Act is popular with voters, so why are politicians changing it?



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Massive reforestation might be the moonshot we need to slow down climate change

Two new studies map out the potential revival of Earth's lost forests.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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21 reasons why forests are important

In case you're missing the forest for the trees, here are a few reminders why woodlands are wonderful.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Solar panels pair surprisingly well with tomatoes, peppers and pollinators

In 'agrivoltaics,' crops and solar panels not only share land and sunlight, but also help each other function more efficiently.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Does small talk or deep conversation make you happier?

A new study explores how social interactions affect our well-being.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Why is the Tongass National Forest so important?

Known as the 'crown jewel' of U.S. national forests, this ancient ecosystem is at a crossroads.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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12 enchanting quirks of the rare ghost orchid

The endangered ghost orchid lives up to its name in several ways.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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These birds prove you don't need a big brain for a complex social life

Multilevel societies had only been found in big-brained mammals. Then researchers studied the vulturine guineafowl.




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Noise pollution is a major threat to many different kinds of animals, study finds

Species from all over the animal kingdom face serious danger from noise pollution, researchers warn.




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Carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere has set another ominous record

CO2 levels are now the highest they've been since long before modern humans existed.



  • Climate & Weather

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A blue whale's heart may only beat twice per minute when diving for food

This is the first time scientists have recorded the heart rate of a blue whale, the largest animal on Earth.




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Meteorological winter arrives with a roar in North America

Early December snowstorms wreak havoc weeks ahead of the winter solstice.



  • Climate & Weather

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Endangered black rhino baby born on Christmas Eve at Michigan zoo

The black rhino calf appears healthy and is nursing regularly, according to zoo officials.




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Get ready for the Great Backyard Bird Count

The 2020 Great Backyard Bird Count is a 4-day event when "citizen scientists" can enjoy nature while keeping tabs on local bird populations.




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White House proposes no penalty for 'incidental' killing of migratory birds

The move would weaken the century-old Migratory Bird Treaty Act.




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Happy Tu Bishvat, the new year for trees

The ancient holiday has become like a 'Jewish Arbor Day' in modern times, bringing religious and secular observers together for ecological reflection.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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The world's largest privately owned giant sequoia forest is now protected

Alder Creek is home to hundreds of giant sequoias, from seedlings to millennia-old Methuselahs.



  • Wilderness & Resources