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📚 Tomorrow is Independent Bookstore Day! Essential community hubs, local, independent bookstores are inclusive, welcome spaces for all people — and offer so much more than books. They deserve to be celebrated and supported tomorrow and every day — more below!
Maryland has now become the first state to reach its pledge to protect 30% of the state’s land — six years ahead of schedule
Part of a global initiative to protect 30% of the Earth’s land and waters by 2030, nine U.S. states joined the “30 by 30” effort on a local level — and Maryland just met the landmark conservation goal six years early.
Maryland joined the effort in 2023 and achieved it just one year later, permanently protecting 1.9 million acres of land from development — including a one-acre fish hatchery, the Green Ridge State Forest, shorelines, farms, and wooded areas.
And it’s just getting started: The state has set a new target to conserve 40% of its land by 2040.
Why is this good news? Research shows that nature conservation really works in protecting biodiversity and ecosystems — it also has bipartisan support at the state level. Maryland was able to reach its target sooner than expected thanks to the collaboration of federal and state agencies, nonprofit groups and land trusts all sharing the same goal.
A once-extinct bird species just laid the first wild eggs in 40 years.Nine Sihek, also known as Guam kingfishers, were released at the Nature Conservancy’s Palmyra Atoll Preserve in September 2024 by the Sihek Recovery Program, a collection of conservationists from around the world dedicated to the preservation of the bird species.
A huge 89% majority of the world’s population want to see more being done to fight climate change — but believe they are in the minority
New data from a global survey is clearing up a major perception gap when it comes to the climate crisis. Research shows that 89% of people in the world want stronger action from their government to fight climate change — but mistakenly believe they are in a minority.
Additionally, in almost all countries, a majority of people were willing to contribute 1% of their household income monthly to fight climate change — and once again, they also mistakenly believed that a minority of their fellow citizens would do the same.
Experts say that making people aware that their view is by far the majority — could spur a positive tipping point and push leaders into taking more urgent action.
April 26 is Independent Bookstore Day, an opportunity to celebrate and support independent bookshops across the U.S. — both online and in your community.
These booksellers provide recommendations, or offer a cozy corner to duck into with your next novel. That kind of magic just doesn’t happen on Amazon.
Local independent bookstores are essential community hubs and serve as inclusive and welcoming spaces for people of all backgrounds — they deserve to be supported and celebrated today, and all year long! Here are some ideas:
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