“If we fail to grasp the scope of the peril, we will be spending future Independence Days in forced observance and servility to the ruling few who will seize our liberty from us and silence the chimes of freedom forever” michiganadvance.com/2021/07/03/jef…

Honestly can’t stop thinking about this study. Dancing is *dramatically* more effective than our best attempts at treating depression, pharmaceutical or not. It clearly has *massive* psychological benefits. But how often do you dance? Do you ever do it sober? Did your

The 'Western Solar Plan' proposes to lease US public land for solar development. It focuses on areas with few sensitive resources, less conflict with other uses of public lands & close proximity to existing transmission lines. pv-magazine.com/2024/01/18/us-…

In news that doesn’t come as a shock to me, zero of my submitted images were selected for the 2025 Yellowstone Forever calendar. 🤷‍♂️

SOME NEWS: Bono takes U2 on a break from Achtung Baby to perform “All I Want is You” and dedicates song to all women in world, on their crew, women experiencing hardship in world. Then he dedicates it to special guest in Sphere audience…”your First Lady, Jill Biden.”

1. Many environmental groups began taking huge donations from the Waltons — the family that owns most of Walmart — starting about 15 yrs ago. Today our fisheries, food, and water policies have been thoroughly corrupted. civileats.com/walanthropy/

As the home to the largest concentration of mammals in the lower 48 states, Yellowstone National Park represents the epitome of #WorldWildlifeDay. 📷: YF / Amanda Evans

I cannot express how eerie it is to be collecting maple sap in early March and there not being any snow covering the forest floor. I’ve NEVER seen this before.

Happy World Wildlife Day! Let's celebrate the incredible diversity of life on our planet and raise awareness about the importance of preserving it. From the majestic grizzly bear to the tiniest insects, all species play a vital role in maintaining our ecosystems. Photo by NPS

Pedal coast-to-coast without using a road? New program helps connect trails across the US apnews.com/article/aede71…

“… as a living creature on this Earth, my primary interest (and yours as well) is in solving the climate crisis. If [US automakers] refuse to offer more efficient choices and China does, then China will have demonstrated that it deserves the win.” electrek.co/2024/03/23/big…

10 Great Lakes National Parks npca.org/articles/3400-…

The Yurok tribe regains Redwood park land to create their own historical park npr.org/2024/03/30/124…

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National Park Week. It's like a week for national parks. Coming soon: April 20 - April 28

Leslie Sloan 12:01 PM to me I’ve been lazy as of late Call it rest, or call it fate Duty calls upon my couch in the air conditioned slouch Summer heat means keepin’ cool Let me find a nice clear pool

Leslie Sloan 12:01 PM to me Longer light, and lighter sleep September soon will creep Midwest green and flip flop toes Let’s enjoy before it goes

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