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Why don't we bury power lines in the U.S.?

Storm-related blackouts are expensive. But then, so are buried power lines.



  • Climate & Weather

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How real should 'fake' meat and dairy be?

From somewhat reminiscent to actually "bloody," the thinking on alternatives to meat appears to be split.




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How to fight climate change with what you eat

Environmentalists spend a lot of time telling you what not to eat. Here's how to help fight climate change with what you actually eat.




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How fake chimneys can help save birds

With hollow dead trees and masonry chimneys disappearing fast, chimney swifts need all the help they can get. These fake chimneys can help them.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Could your child survive alone in the woods?

There's a hierarchy of survival skills that are appropriate for children.



  • Protection & Safety

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Why net neutrality matters

The FCC ended net neutrality protections last year, but it may be restored after protests from companies and internet users.




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Why are so many kids allergic?

Sometimes it seems like every other kid is allergic to something. Is that really the case and, if so, what can be done about it?




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Why you should add some Kaizen to your life

Kaizen, which involves incremental steps for continual improvement, can be applied to any part of your life, not just business.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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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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15 Facts About Bioenergy

It's a crucial tool in the fight against climate change, but that's not the only reason to get on board with biomass.



  • 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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Meet Dr. Jennifer Jenkins: Nobel Prize-winning scientist and bioenergy champion

Jenkins is vice president and chief sustainability officer of Enviva, a leading global energy company specializing in sustainable wood bioenergy.



  • 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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Why buying local firewood matters

Invasive insects and diseases can hitch a ride on firewood — with devastating effects on local ecosystems.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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5 cool facts about Australia's mystical Uluru

Formed hundreds of millions of years ago, the sacred site is now closed to climbers.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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7 ways Hurricane Sandy started a tidal wave of resilience

Guest blogger Darci Palmquist of U.S. Fish & Wildlife explains the power of nature-based solutions in the aftermath of a massive hurricane.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Will this century-old ship go over Niagara Falls?

A century-old iron ship called 'Niagara scow' has moved 150 feet closer to the edge of Niagara Falls



  • Wilderness & Resources

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To protect endangered rhinos, U.S. Army veterans answer a new call to arms

Ex-soldiers are joining the fight to save rhinos against poachers in S. Africa and beating back their own personal demons at the same time.



  • 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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They're growing what? Hatcheries expand their mission beyond fish

Mussels, birds, turtles: these creatures, and more, are living at national fish hatcheries across the nation, courtesy of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Young designer creates plastic alternative from fish waste and algae

Winner of international James Dyson Award invents marine bioplastic made of algae and fish parts.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Why good Christmas trees might be hard to find

Want a real Christmas tree this season? Expect fewer options and higher prices.



  • 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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Everything you ever wanted to know about tumbleweeds

Part cultural icon and part invasive nuisance, tumbleweeds have an intriguing and tangled history.



  • 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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What you can see on fee-free days at U.S. national parks this year

These are the fee-free days for national parks, wildlife refuges, national forests and more protected wilderness areas for 2020.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Gingko biloba trees guard a secret fountain of youth

The ginkgo biloba is unlikely to ever die of old age, researchers say.



  • 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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​Why Carolina bays are an enduring mystery

Tom Poland and Robert Clark traveled over 30,000 miles in three states documenting the phenomenon known as Carolina bays, the topic of their new book.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Oil companies are investing billions in new plastic plants to double output in next 20 years

Despite protests and bans across the globe, much more plastic is on the horizon because oil companies need a new reason for being.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Yosemite's 'firefall' has become too popular

The rare and stunningly beautiful phenomenon of Yosemite's firefall at Horsetail Falls only occurs during a two-week window in February.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Sand dunes may be 'communicating' with one another

Scientists watch closely and find evidence that sand dunes are coordinating their movements in ways we never knew before.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Researchers find 330-million-year-old shark's head in Kentucky cave

Scientists have discovered a fossilized shark head and many other fossils in Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky.



  • 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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How to Stay Safe in a Flood

Knowing how to act before, during and after a flood is a matter of survival. Use these tips to learn how to protect yourself.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Why Iran's Lake Urmia disappeared — and may be coming back

Over 30 years, Iran's Lake Urmia has shrunk by 80% due to drought and water overuse, but there's hope the lake is starting to rise again.



  • 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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Toilet paper: How much does your family need?

Learn how much toilet paper you'll need for a family of 2 or 4 if you have to be homebound for an extended period of time.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Stay home, but keep the fun with our new social distancing guide

You don’t have to sacrifice family fun, entertainment and productivity to comply with current social-distancing and stay-at-home guidelines.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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1,000-year-old cherry tree blooms in Japan

A gorgeous 1,000-year-old cherry tree blooms in Japan without any adoring fans to see it.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Bees and wildflowers may bounce back as roadsides go untrimmed

Silent lawn mowers in the United Kingdom may spell a summer bonanza for bees.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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This Earth Day, Earth has something to say

On the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, the planet and a pandemic are showing us what's possible.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Pakistan sees a surge in honey production

Pakistan is turning around its struggling honey industry with the addition of hundreds of trees.



  • Wilderness & Resources