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I felt my lungs inflate with the onrush of scenery—air, mountains, trees, people. I thought, "This is what it is to be happy." –Sylvia Plath ⁠ ⁠ Have you been getting your nature fix lately? 🌱⁠ ⁠ #naturethoughts #natureisbetter #outdoors #greatoutdoors #naturephotography #peopleandnature #photography #sylviaplath 📸: steven_gnam

#repost climatelockdown “White supremacy leads the way toward disposable people and a disposable world.” Hop Hopkins⠀ ⠀ #climatelockdown #pandemic #protestinplace #covid19 #georgefloyd #endwhitesupremacy #endracism #racistamerica #racismiskillingus #sacrificezones #canceralley #deathalley #navajonation #poisonedair #endcoal #endcoalpower #environmentalinjustice #environmentalracism #blm #blacklivesmatter #blacklivesmatters #intersectionalenvironmentalism #climatechange #pollution hop1972 sierraclub #hophopkins

Today’s #PeopleOfPublicLands feature is veteransforpeace, an organization of military veterans and allies that works to build a culture of peace by sharing their experiences and educating the public on the true causes and costs of war. VFP members have showed up for many vital causes, from advocating for racial justice to protecting wild spaces. Right now, …

#BREAKING: Today, the Trump administration rolled back #NEPA, the foundational environmental law that’s protected our communities and democracy for the last 50 years. The National Environmental Policy Act mandates a transparent, thorough, and scientific review into the environmental impacts of polluting projects—and ensures the public gets a say. We will not let this stand. Take …

The Bering Sea is an important migratory seascape for whales, walruses, seals, and other acoustically sensitive animals. . There sea ice plays a central role in the soundscape of these Arctic waters. Now, scientists fear, the disappearance of the ice due to a changing climate could mean a marine realm increasingly filled with shipping and other human-related ocean …

ICYMI: Last week, gewhitmer signed an executive order to ensure working families will have access to clean water. Learn more in our bio 💧#CleanWaterForAll

Right now, no matter where you live, washing your hands with clean water and soap is the first line of defense against COVID-19. The Spring, our monthly giving community, is bringing clean water, sanitation, and hygiene resources to people in need every single month. ⠀ Since 2015, The Spring has funded clean and safe water for more …

35 years ago today, the Greenpeace ship the Rainbow Warrior was bombed and sunk by French government agents in New Zealand - killing one crew member, photographer Fernando Pereira. On this day we remember Fernando, and with your help, ensure the Rainbow Warrior spirit continues to fight environmental injustice around the world. 🌈 You can read more …

They purr like cats, look like small bears, and smell like hot buttered popcorn (we’re not kidding). Say hello to the forest-dwelling bearcat!

The world needs sharks and rays. This #SharkAwarenessDay, learn five ways they help the planet: https://wwf.to/2BZYhrH

One morning in mid-February, two people went out for their morning run through Chimney Springs in the Coconino National Forest. About six miles in, they stopped for a breather and to take in the view, at which point they locked eyes with a large canine high above the trail. What was it? A rare, lone Mexican …

This week, we shared new camera trap images of the world's rarest gorilla from the WCS Cross River Gorilla Landscape Project. These images are a sign the species is successfully reproducing and populations recovering—a result of field-based protection efforts and the commitment of our local partners. More from CNN: https://cnn.it/3iRXxp9

School may be out but learning will always be in. Use our week-long thematic family guides to lead an at-home summer camp! 🌞📚

Right now, no matter where you live, washing your hands with clean water and soap is the first line of defense against COVID-19. The Spring, our monthly giving community, is bringing clean water, sanitation, and hygiene resources to people in need every single month. Since 2015, The Spring Community has funded clean and safe water for …

They purr like cats, look like small bears, and smell like hot buttered popcorn (we’re not kidding). Say hello to the forest-dwelling bearcat! wwf.to/36BRNKk

“We can’t solve the climate crisis without people of color, but we could probably solve it without racists.” —@ayanaeliza, marine biologist ✊🏿✊🏽✊🏾 on.nrdc.org/2BONuR5

25% of emissions. 70% of freshwater use. 80% of habitat loss. The way we grow food is accelerating #climatechange—and those impacts also put farms at risk. But there’s a better path for people & nature: nature.ly/3gORdgg #naturenow pic.twitter.com/tbmWoPgKBg

Tourism funds wildlife conservation in many places worldwide—but #COVID19 has shown us the need for more sustainable revenue streams. nature.ly/3iW6mho

Environmental Injustice Is Another Form of 'Assault on Black Bodies,' Says Sen. Cory Booker ow.ly/LTq950Av0K5 @TIME @CoryBooker

Sharks and rays, crucial to the balance of the ocean, are among the most endangered groups on Earth. Last year's IPBES report said 31% are now threatened with extinction. We must protect them before it's too late. More: bit.ly/2Zr5SrT #SharkAwarenessDay pic.twitter.com/V30u5uEFb2

Right now, no matter where you live, washing your hands with clean water and soap is the first line of defense against COVID-19. The Spring, our monthly giving community, is bringing clean water, sanitation, and hygiene resources to people in need every single month. pic.twitter.com/6N3T8frhyt