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Tag: National Parks

Investigation Claims Interior Dept. Permitting Controversial Eagle Sacrifices in America’s National Parks
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Investigation Claims Interior Dept. Permitting Controversial Eagle Sacrifices in America’s National Parks

May 3, 2025

Extraordinary reporting published by Animal Wellness Action and written by fish and wildlife reporter Ted Williams shows that, by…

What Is “Geological Heritage” and How Do These UNESCO Sites Promote it?
Travel

What Is “Geological Heritage” and How Do These UNESCO Sites Promote it?

April 18, 2025April 18, 2025

At the recent conclusion of a meeting of the UNESCO Global Geoparks Council, 16 new sites from North Korea…

Holiest Mountain in Korean Buddhism Enshrined as South Korea’s 23rd National Park
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Holiest Mountain in Korean Buddhism Enshrined as South Korea’s 23rd National Park

April 3, 2024

On March 4th, South Korean Environment Minister, Han Hwa-Jin, and the National Park Service Chairman, Song Hyung-Geun, held a…

What Makes the Perfect Forest for the Perfect Fall?
Culture

What Makes the Perfect Forest for the Perfect Fall?

November 6, 2023November 6, 2023

Depending on where you live in the world, you may be opening this story with every tree in your…

10,000 Sq. Kilometer Park to be Protected Forever After Largest Land Purchase In New South Wales History
ArchivesConservation

10,000 Sq. Kilometer Park to be Protected Forever After Largest Land Purchase In New South Wales History

March 3, 2023June 30, 2023

A vast territory has been acquired by the New South Wales government in a bid to create a massive…

Acres of Toxic Chemicals and Rusting Cars Becomes National Park After Amazing Transformation
ArchivesEnvironment

Acres of Toxic Chemicals and Rusting Cars Becomes National Park After Amazing Transformation

May 30, 2022July 10, 2023

Story at a glance… This story has been reprinted with express permission from Good News Network. A toxic waste…

Lions Begin Long Road to Recovery in Senegal’s Yellowstone — A Defiant Roar in a Troubled Region
ArchivesConservation

Lions Begin Long Road to Recovery in Senegal’s Yellowstone — A Defiant Roar in a Troubled Region

May 23, 2022July 17, 2023

Story at a glance… West African lions are slowly growing in number in the massive Niokolo Koba National Park,…

Legislation Creating the Nation’s 64th National Park Passes Senate
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Legislation Creating the Nation’s 64th National Park Passes Senate

April 1, 2022July 20, 2023

Introduced by Senator Mark Kelly (D – AZ) a resolution creating the nation’s 64th National Park: Chiricahua National Park…

New Mexico Wilderness Area Grows by 50% After Largest-Ever Land Donation
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New Mexico Wilderness Area Grows by 50% After Largest-Ever Land Donation

July 26, 2021July 9, 2023

Sabinoso Wilderness Area in New Mexico, an inaccessible and tiny refuge just 5 years ago, has grown by almost…

America the Beautiful Act Revealed: The Biden-Harris Quest for Environmental Everything
Policy

America the Beautiful Act Revealed: The Biden-Harris Quest for Environmental Everything

May 24, 2021

After President Biden signed an Executive Order earlier this year detailing that federal agencies should work to ensure 30%…

3 Days After Yellowstone: The Real Oldest National Park Turns 100 Today
Conservation

3 Days After Yellowstone: The Real Oldest National Park Turns 100 Today

March 4, 2021

PICTURED: Pool of hot spring water in Hot Springs National Park. Photo credit: Brandon Rush. CC 3.0. Hot Springs…

After 30 Years of Work the World is About to Gain a New National Park – Shar Planina in North Macedonia
Policy

After 30 Years of Work the World is About to Gain a New National Park – Shar Planina in North Macedonia

July 16, 2020

PICTURED:  Waters of the Black Lake on Shar Mountain, Macedonia. Photo credit: Македонец. CC 4.0 Shar Planina, the name…

Celebrate European Parks Day by Sending Photos Showing How Parks Keep us Healthy
Conservation

Celebrate European Parks Day by Sending Photos Showing How Parks Keep us Healthy

May 6, 2020

Last year, the EUROPARC Federation came up with the theme “Healthy Parks, Healthy People” for European Day of Parks…

Dep. of Homeland Security is Destroying Parts of UNESCO Reserve and National Park for Trump’s Wall
Policy

Dep. of Homeland Security is Destroying Parts of UNESCO Reserve and National Park for Trump’s Wall

February 8, 2020

PICTURED: Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in Arizona. ARIZONA, February 6th, 2020. President Donald Trump’s border infrastructure project is…

Three Bold Resolutions Reaffirming America’s Commitment To Conservation Pass Through House
Policy

Three Bold Resolutions Reaffirming America’s Commitment To Conservation Pass Through House

November 1, 2019

WASHINGTON D.C. October 25th, 2019. The House recently gathered to hear a resolution set forth for the consideration of…


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Houthis Defeat the Americans, Claim Destruction of Another F/A-18 and Strike Israel with Drones

Andy Corbley May 8, 2025

Yemen has claimed responsibility for an attack on the USS Harry Truman aircraft carrier that caused a second F/A-18…

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Former Georgia Senator Joins Trump’s Kettle of China Hawks as US Ambassador to Beijing

Andy Corbley May 1, 2025

Former Georgia Senator and businessman David Perdue was recently confirmed with a bipartisan vote as the new US Ambassador…

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Houthis Shoot Down $210 Million in Drones, US Kill 80 in Strike on Civilians in Hodeidah

Andy Corbley April 25, 2025

Seven of the United States’ premier long-range offensive drones have been shot down by Houthi counterfire in the skies…

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