Butterfly populations declining rapidly in U.S. with 22% disappearing in 2 decades, study finds – CBS News

A study, published Thursday in the journal Science, found that 22% of butterflies in the United States disappeared between 2000 and 2020.
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THE WORLD IS ON FIRE, AND ALL I WANT TO DO IS SIT ON A LOG AND LOOK AT BIRDS

Letting go, giving myself over to the serenity of doing nothing but staring at little feathered weirdos, was enough to put gas in the emotional tank — while making me consider going to the sporting goods store and finally buying binoculars. (MIC)

Jane Goodall and Margaret Atwood Still Have Hope for the Planet

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The writer and conservationist on the urgent fight for climate justice, their legacies as feminist trailblazers, and finding optimism in disheartening times (Harpes Bazaar)

As Yellowstone National Park Turns 150, Indigenous Voices Take Center Stage

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To mark its 150th anniversary, America’s first national park plans to use 2022 to address past wrongdoing and work toward a more inclusive future (Outside)