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For years, anyone who wanted to kite surf in Libya had a real challenge: beaches were under government control and many sports were outlawed....

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How Responsible Tourism Could Help Protect the World’s Last Wild Places

From Antarctica and South Georgia to the Galápagos and Thailand, fragile destinations are finding ways to manage tourism without shutting visitors out. Visitor caps, conservation fees, biosecurity rules and controlled access can reduce environmental damage while helping fund the protection of wild places.

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The event will livestream eclipse views from Iceland and northern Spain, where the eclipse will be total, while the 35-member International Space Orchestra, made up of astronauts, scientists, engineers, and researchers—performs a new orchestral interpretation of Voyager by PJ Harvey.

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Rather than retreating from climate change work, the Jewish Climate Trust organization has backed a new initiative designed to strengthen both climate action and Jewish community.
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