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Things Are Lining Up to Repeat the Environmental Movement of the 1960s-70s in the 2020s-30s

Bram — Thu, 22 May 2025 19:50:42 +0000

The environmental movement of the 1960s and 1970s marked a dramatic shift in public awareness about the relationship between humans and the natural world. Driven by a confluence of scientific discoveries, social activism, political change, and visible ecological disasters, the movement reshaped national policy, fostered widespread ecological consciousness, and laid the groundwork for modern environmentalism....

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For All, Forever: Why U.S. Public Lands Matter More Than Ever

Bram — Sun, 04 May 2025 20:05:13 +0000

The United States is home to one of the most ambitious and expansive public lands systems in the world. Spanning more than 640 million acres, these lands encompass national parks, forests, monuments, wildlife refuges, grasslands, and wilderness areas managed by agencies such as the National Park Service (NPS), U.S. Forest Service (USFS), Bureau of Land...

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5 Crucial Wildlife Protection Laws in the United States

Bram — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 18:57:09 +0000

America’s national parks, public lands and waters are sanctuaries for some of the nation’s most iconic and imperiled wildlife. From the soaring bald eagle to the elusive grizzly bear, from Hawaiian honeycreepers to Steller sea lions, from Shenandoah salamanders to American crocodiles, these protected lands serve as critical habitats for species that define the country’s...

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Biggest Threats to Grizzly Bears (And How You Can Help Protect Them)

Bram — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 21:32:42 +0000

As the unfortunate passing of grizzly 399—known affectionately as the “Queens of the Tetons”—sent shockwaves through the national park/outdoors/wildlife community, this heartbreaking event also has the potential to change things for the better. But only if we act. In the 21st century, grizzly bears in the continental United States continue to face several threats to...

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