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Combating climate change means rethinking our approach to planning and building infrastructure. How do we accommodate our daily needs while protecting nature? World Wildlife Fund explores ways to improve infrastructure planning: https://wwf.to/3ay57QK

As we all navigate the evolving Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, sources of accurate health information are more important than ever. World Health Organization has ongoing updates related to the pandemic, including steps we can take to protect ourselves and each other. Visit link for more info. https://www.who.int//novel-coronavirus-2/advice-for-public

Films that educate the public, inspire change, and help improve the environment are critical today. We’re honored that our film THE LOST CITY OF THE MONKEY GOD was part of last year’s Environmental Film Festival and are thrilled to see next year's lineup revealed! More Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital details, including OKAVANGO: RIVER OF DREAMS, pictured: https://dceff.org/festival/

Global Wildlife Conservation, Wildlife Conservation Society, and Kaha Kamasa Foundation work to strengthen land conservation and protect the species inhabiting Central America's Mosquitia jungle, like the white-lipped peccaries. These hairy pig-like creatures act as ecosystem engineers by dispersing seeds, creating habitats for insects and amphibians, and helping to control palm plant species. More info from The New York Times about the steep decline of this vital environmental indicator species: https://nyti.ms/2Vw0GkW

The western monarch butterfly population wintering along California’s coast remains critically low for the second year in a row, with only 29,000 butterflies counted this yearcompared with 4.5 million during the 1980s. Californians can help restore the population by planting milkweed, the food source fueling this migratory insect along their paths to other states. https://bit.ly/2V9EVr1