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Sweden’s Söderåsen went from deforested plateau to one of northern Europe’s largest protected forests
The Söderåsen plateau in southern Sweden has transitioned from its historical grazed heathland, significantly impacted by intensive grazing in the 18th and 19th centuries. Today, Söderåsen National Park encompasses over 1,600 hectares of lush broadleaf forest, showcasing the impressive capacity for natural regeneration and ecological restoration over time, while preserving a landscape shaped by both…
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UK man,55, dies after dog bite during footpath altercation; owner arrested on murder suspicion
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‘They were Indian, so we didn’t count them’: US cleaning business owner faces scrutiny over racial profiling
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Princess Iman welcomes twin daughters Talia and Rania with husband Jameel Alexander Thermiotis
Princess Iman of Jordan and her husband Jameel Alexander Thermiotis have welcomed twin daughters, Talia and Rania. The newborns were born on August 14, bringing a double celebration to King Abdullah II and Queen Rania, who are now grandparents to four granddaughters. The couple’s older daughter, Amina, has also become a big sister.
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In 1953, Emma tried hiking the Appalachian Trail, got lost and was rescued; two years later…
Emma Gatewood etched her name in history in 1955 as the first woman to conquer the Appalachian Trail solo at the remarkable age of 67. With minimal equipment, she bravely journeyed over 2,190 miles, transforming the narrative around long-distance hiking for women. Her perseverance and spirit culminated in two additional hikes, serving as an inspiration…
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South Africa’s lithium boom puts 73,000 hectares of farmland in focus
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Rolex sues Canadian jewellery store Bijoux Medusa over customized watches, claims trademark infringement
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Virginia re-wet a swamp across 150 miles of old ditches; peat traps 200,000 tonnes of carbon
North Carolina is restoring its coastal peatlands by bringing water back to areas damaged by drainage, farming and timber activities. The projects aim to reduce the risk of severe peat fires while keeping carbon stored in wet soils. At Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, 37,000 acres have been restored, with water-control structures helping recreate natural…
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British student George Smyth, 18, found dead in Romania months after going missing during hike
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She came to Michigan with $7 and founded a thriving island community