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Rivers and lakes are the most degraded ecosystems in the world. Can we save them?

Rivers and lakes are the most degraded ecosystems in the world. Can we save them?

We rely on fresh water for drinking, food, and sanitation, and they’re in trouble. But freshwater issues are becoming a higher priority for conservationists.
Leah Gerber: It's time for a Project Drawdown for conservation
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Leah Gerber: It's time for a Project Drawdown for conservation

The organization Project Drawdown has done a great job of identifying and sharing the most viable solutions to climate change. We need to do the same thing for biodiversity.

William John Bond: Current proposals to plant trees to fight climate change are badly misguided
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William John Bond: Current proposals to plant trees to fight climate change are badly misguided

Reforestation and afforestation can play a role in reducing carbon emissions — but "what" and "where" are critical considerations.

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