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4:47pm Aug 07, 2021

National National Environment

Barry, New York City's Captivating And Photogenic Barred Owl, Has Died

by Dave Mistich

Barry, a photogenic barred owl who won the hearts of birders in New York City's Central Park, has died. The Central Park Conservancy said the owl was struck by one of the organization's own vehicles.
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7:46pm Oct 24, 2020

Health & Safety Health & Safety

Universal Mask Wearing Could Save Some 130,000 Lives In The U.S., Study Suggests

by Jason Slotkin

The study is based on some assumptions under different scenarios. It suggests that if 95% of Americans wore masks in public it could drastically reduce the amount of COVID-19 deaths by February.
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9:32pm Sep 26, 2019

World News World News Arts Environment

Foraging Is Part Of Swedish Identity; Now Its Countryside Is The Wildest Restaurant

by Richard Morgan

The government recruited Michelin-starred chefs to craft recipes from ingredients that can be foraged at sites across the Swedish countryside. Diners book a table, show up and hunt for their own food.
11:49am Sep 25, 2019

Environment Environment News

North Carolina Awarded $14 Million For Conservation Efforts

by Eddie Garcia

North Carolina is getting a $14 million cash boost to help with environmental preservation and restoration.

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8:05am Aug 19, 2019

Science Science Health & Safety

Got Pain? A Virtual Swim With Dolphins May Help Melt It Away

by Allison Aubrey

A recent study found virtual reality experiences were better at easing pain than watching televised nature scenes. Immersive distraction seems key to the success, scientists say.

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8:02am Aug 03, 2019

World News World News Environment

Should Rivers Have Same Legal Rights As Humans? A Growing Number Of Voices Say Yes

by Ashley Westerman

"Environmental personhood" was once considered a fringe issue, but several countries have granted rivers within their borders legal person status. Bangladesh became the latest in July.
10:50am Jul 24, 2019

Environment Environment Politics & Government

Governor Authorizes New State Park And Trails

by Neal Charnoff

Governor Roy Cooper has signed bills authorizing a new North Carolina state park near Asheville. Three new state trails are also included in the legislation.
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5:03pm Feb 25, 2019

Science Science Health & Safety

Greener Childhood Associated With Happier Adulthood

by Jonathan Lambert

Research suggests the more of your childhood that is spent surrounded by green spaces, the lower your risk of developing mental illness in adulthood, whether in the city or the country.
9:11am Jun 26, 2018

Student Journalists Student Journalists

Finding Our Lost Connection With Nature - Jeffrey Mittelstadt

by Suvesh Bhusal

Jeff is the founder and President of WildSides.

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Kemina Gilstrap

8:53am Jun 26, 2018

Student Journalists Student Journalists

The Sides Of The Red Wolf Conflict - Jeffrey Mittelstadt

by Kemina Gilstrap

Jeff is the founder and President of WildSides.

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3:22pm Jul 17, 2017

National National Health & Safety

Forest Bathing: A Retreat To Nature Can Boost Immunity And Mood

by Allison Aubrey

If hiking is about a destination, forest bathing is about an immersion of the senses into the natural world. It's a wellness trend, and studies suggest several health benefits.

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9:30am Feb 28, 2017

Environment Environment

Carolina Curious: Can 'The Vine That Ate The South' Be Contained?

by Bethany Chafin

You’ve seen it on the side of the road, creeping up light posts and climbing the tallest trees - a sprawling green vine blanketing the landscape. It’s kudzu.

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