Today about $52 billion is available annually for conservation management of working lands globally. Unfortunately, that's a fraction of the estimated $300-$400 billion needed for stewardship of the natural resources of those lands.
The Carolina Thread Trail weaves together the story of a North Carolina community, who worked together, locally and regionally, to improve their quality of life.
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Students using the Little Sugar Creek Greenway, a part of the Carolina Thread Trail, in Charlotte, NC. Photo courtesy of Carolina Thread Trail
Emma Bode and Muy Lim went rock climbing in Thailand over Christmas. While they were there, they collected water samples for the nonprofit Adventure Scientists' Global Microplastics Project.
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Muy Lim enjoys the view of the Andaman Sea while climbing. / Photo by Emma Bode
When the Anderson Woods Nature Preserve opened near Lake Michigan, the dedication ceremony was a perfect reflection of the project — and the community as a whole.
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Photo courtesy of Land Conservancy of West Michigan
Are you ready to celebrate? I hope so, because this year Canada is hosting World Environment Day on June 5 with UN Environment and it is going to be fun!
