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The National Conservation Foundation (NCF) strives to deliver conservation solutions through locally-led conservation and to develop the next generation

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700,000 new trees were planted in Colombia's Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountain range to combat deforestation and revive the flourishing ecosystem. #sustainablesaturday

#savethetrees #conservation #sustainability #savetheplanet #forests #mountains #earth #savetheearth

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It's #wildlifewednesday! Did you know panda cubs learn how to climb from practicing climbing on their mothers?

#wildlife #didyouknow #conservation #sustainability #funfact #savetheplanet #savetheearth #animal #wildlifefacts #earth #unknownfacts #panda

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It's #sustainablesaturday! At the first Leaders Summit on Climate, the United States promised to halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. The US plans to slash emissions by investing further in clean energy, electric vehicles, and natural climate solutions.

#conservation #earth

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Happy #wildlifewednesday! Did you know jaguars used to reside in Southwest USA? Now they are primarily found in Brazil.

#wildlife #didyouknow #conservation #sustainability #funfact #savetheplanet #savetheearth #animal #wildlifefacts #earth #unknownfacts #jaguar

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Did you know lemurs are the world's most endangered mammals? Conservation International began a program in 2020 to protect lemurs in Madagascar by tracking the population, educating the community, and reporting crimes such as poaching and deforestation. #sustainablesaturday

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Did you know only male narwhals have tusks? They use them for foraging, displaying dominance, and breaking ice. #wildlifewednesday

#wildlife #didyouknow #conservation #sustainability #funfact #savetheplanet #savetheearth #animal #wildlifefacts #earth #unknownfacts #narwhal

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In a new conservation effort, Panama has pledged to double the amount of ocean under its protection. This will help with the recovery of struggling fish populations suffering from illegal fishing activity. #sustainablesaturday

#conservation #sustainability #protectouroceans

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It's #wildlifewednesday! Did you know sharks have been around for 400 million years? That's even longer than dinosaurs!

#wildlife #didyouknow #conservation #sustainability #funfact #savetheplanet #savetheearth #animal #wildlifefacts #earth #unknownfacts #sharks

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Biogas is making big waves in sustainability. Waste converted into biogas can be used to power industries, households, and vehicles with a smaller environmental footprint! #sustainablesaturday

#sustanability #conservation #savetheearth #didyouknow #savetheplanet #recycle

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Did you know that when wild dolphins communicate they call each other by name? #wildlifewednesday

#wildlife #didyouknow #conservation #sustainability #funfact #savetheplanet #savetheearth #animal #wildlifefacts #earth #unknownfacts #dolphins

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It's #sustainablesaturday! Wildfires in the Rocky Mountains have doubled over recent years due to drier vegetation as a result of climate change. This obvious result of climate change points to the need for action now!

#conservation #sustainability #savetheearth #rockymountain

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Happy #wildlifewednesday! Did you know that a bat is the only mammal that can fly?

#wildlife #didyouknow #conservation #sustainability #funfact #savetheplanet #savetheearth #animal #wildlifefacts #earth #unknownfacts #bats #mammal

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This #sustainablesaturday did you know that sea levels are set to rise 7 feet in the Bay Area by 2100? Researchers have determined that strategically directing floodwaters is the most sustainable way control sea levels without negatively impacting other communities.

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Its #wildlifewednesday! Did you know that koala fingerprints are so similar to humans' that they are capable of tainting crime scenes?
#wildlife #didyouknow #koala #conservation #sustainability #funfact #savetheplanet #savetheearth #animal #wildlifefacts #earth #unknownfacts

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Did you know that flamingos can only eat with their head upside down? #wildlifewednesday

#wildlifefacts #didyouknow #sustainability #conservation #animalfacts #flamingo #savetheplanet #savetheocean #species #worldwildlife #sealife #earth #ocean #protecttheearth #wildlife

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This #sustainablesaturday check out a proposed solution to deforestation caused by palm oil production. New seeds were engineered to produce 3x as much oil as before, lessening the need for deforestation of rainforests to make room for more crops.

#conservation #deforestation

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#wildlifewednesday Did you know that the Turritopsis jellyfish of the Mediterranean was deemed immortal by scientists?

#wildlifefacts #didyouknow #sustainability #conservation #animalfacts #jellyfish #savetheplanet #savetheocean #species #worldwildlife #sealife #earth #ocean

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The Seabin Project promotes the conservation of oceans by taking in oil and other pollutants and filtering out clean water through its bins, which are then drained monthly. #sustainablesaturday

#conservation #sustainability #protectouroceans #savetheplanet #innovation #science

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Did you know the male gentoo and Adelie penguins “propose” to mates by giving them a pebble? #wildlifewednesday

#wildlifefacts #didyouknow #sustainability #conservation #animalfacts #penguins #savetheplanet #savetheocean #species #worldwildlife #sealife #earth #protecttheplanet

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Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed solar glass, which stores and uses solar energy and can be used in homes and commercial buildings. #sustainablesaturday
Source: Richard Lunt/Michigan State University

#sustainability #conservation #savetheplanet #solar