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Helping restore the surrounding ecosystem, the largest dam removal project in U.S. history is now complete

Completing the largest dam removal project in U.S. history, crews just finished demolishing the last of four dams on the Klamath River on the Oregon-California border.

It was an especially “celebratory moment” for tribal nations in the region who have been fighting for decades to restore the river and its surrounding ecosystem — ​​specifically to allow its iconic salmon population to swim freely for the first time in over a century.

While decades of buildup may temporarily impact water quality, experts say the long-term benefits of removing the dams far outweigh these short-term impacts.

Why is this good news? Dam removal is an effective climate solution, offering both climate mitigation and adaption benefits far beyond habitat and ecosystem restoration — it reduces greenhouse gas emissions, restores biodiversity, transports sediment for coastal restoration, and more.

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More than 100 U.S. cities have banned gas-powered leaf blowers. Gas-powered leaf blowers create extreme noise pollution (the antithesis of green noise), with the most powerful ones can produce sounds of up to 100 decibels of low-frequency noise.

A study found that a simple blood test could predict a person’s heart disease risk 30 years early. In addition to looking at cholesterol levels, doctors found that two other markers are important predictors of a person’s risk of heart attack, stroke, and coronary heart disease.

People in England experiencing a mental health crisis can now dial 111 for 24-hour support. While some worried support systems would be overwhelmed, mental health experts celebrated the addition of a dedicated mental health support hotline.

Good Quote of the Week

“You can’t see the future coming — not the terrors, for sure, but you also can’t see the wonders that are coming, the moments of light-soaked joy that await each of us.”

More suicide prevention quotes to offer hope and help during Suicide Prevention Month

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🐊 Look for the Helpers: Florida man saves state’s parks.

What’s good?

After the Florida state park plans were announced (it involved golf courses and hotels… yikes!), I was so proud to see my neighbors stepping up to fight it (and win!).

What’s made you proud of your state, city, or country recently?

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— Megan​​

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