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Light pollution is major threat to NC's diverse firefly population, scientists say

While fireflies are a summer staple for many children, research shows that human activity could cause North Carolina's diverse firefly population to dwindle if action is not taken to preserve them.

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Light pollution is major threat to NC's diverse firefly population, scientists say

Our annual summer reading list, 2022 edition

Happy 4th of July! Here's some summer reading picks from our staff.

Peter Dykstra: American Invasive Species Hall of Fame, part 2

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Centering biodiversity and social justice in overhauling the global food system

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LISTEN: Jennifer Roberts on nature as medicine

“I have a deep appreciation for the sounds just being by a creek and hearing the water… it gives me hope and it gives me life when I'm out in nature.”