The Complicated Legacy of Founders Grove and the Save the Redwoods League
Founders Grove is a conservation triumph built on a far more complicated history of logging, industry and eugenics.
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Pain, Strain and Gain on the Rae Lakes Loop
Five days, 45 miles, 7,000 feet of climbing elevation, and a welcome escape from the noise of everyday life.
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Reading California's History in Highway Roadcuts
How geologists read millions of years of history in California's highway roadcuts.
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California Has a Huge Whale Graveyard off the Coast. And That’s Not a Terrible Thing.
Whale falls offer scientists a treasure trove of information about life in the deep ocean. Microbiologist Jeffery Marlow talks about the importance of microbes.
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A Planet Built by Microbes
Deep-sea scientist Jeffrey Marlow discusses the astonishing diversity of microbial life, whale falls, hydrothermal vents, deep-sea mining, and the tiny organisms that help make Earth habitable.
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Hidden Near Los Angeles Is One of the World's Most Important Centers for Endangered Apes
The Gibbon Conservation Center in Santa Clarita is home to about 40 endangered apes and has become a globally important center for conservation, research, and education.
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The Miracle of Cabo Pulmo in Baja California
How local fishermen transformed Cabo Pulmo into one of the world's greatest marine conservation success stories.
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