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SAVING BEAUTIFUL FORESTS NOW

The National Forest Foundation got a new lease on life, and can continue saving America’s national forests. The National Forest Foundation got a new lease on life, and can continue saving America’s national forests.

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PLAYING WITH WAVES

Everybody’s soul rejoices when they play in the waves. Everybody’s soul rejoices when they play in the waves.

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WILDFLOWERS BUST OUT IN EPIC SUPER BLOOM AFTER DROUGHT ENDS

Explosions of flowers cover vast swaths of California deserts and grasslands in epic super bloom after steady rains wash away the 5-year drought. Explosions of flowers cover vast swaths of California deserts and grasslands in epic super bloom after steady rains wash away the 5-year drought.

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PADDLE BOARDERS ARE MAKING A BEAUTIFUL DIFFERENCE NOW

First Waves, SurfsUp, Paddle Without Pollution, and the the Pittsburgh Filmmakers Youth Media are working together to help at-risk teens learn to paddle board and help clean up pollution in Pittsburgh’s rivers and waterways. First Waves, SurfsUp, Paddle Without Pollution, and the the Pittsburgh Filmmakers Youth Media are working together to help at-risk teens learn to paddle board and help clean up pollution in Pittsburgh’s rivers and waterways.

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10 BEAUTIFUL BOOKS ON THE BEAUTY OF MOTHERS NOW

We are featuring a collection of beautiful new books perfect for Mother’s day. We are featuring a collection of beautiful new books perfect for Mother’s day.

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NEW ANCIENT TREE FORESTS CAN SAVE US!

Clones of trees, thousands of years old are planted to create new ancient forests by Archangel Ancient Tree Archive to help fight climate change. Clones of trees, thousands of years old are planted to create new ancient forests by Archangel Ancient Tree Archive to help fight climate change.

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BRACELETS STEAL HEARTS & SAVE LIVES

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THE BEAUTY OF SHOWERS NOW: IDEAS & IMAGES

Check out our curated collection of beautiful quotes and images celebrating the beauty of rain showers. They’re sure to bring you joy as we slosh through the rain month of April. Check out our curated collection of beautiful quotes and images celebrating the beauty of rain showers. They’re sure to bring you joy as we slosh through the rain month of April.

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THESE LIGHTS HELP LIFT PEOPLE UP

Over 1.2 billion people have no electricity & no light after dark. Innovative inexpensive lights powered by sun and gravity help lift them up out of poverty. Over 1.2 billion people have no electricity & no light after dark. Innovative inexpensive lights powered by sun and gravity help lift them up out of poverty.

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2 BEAUTIFUL YELLOW FRUITS ARE CHANGING THE WORLD NOW!

2 beautiful yellow fruits are creating new materials that will blow your mind, while being kind to our planet and its inhabitants. 2 beautiful yellow fruits are creating new materials that will blow your mind, while being kind to our planet and its inhabitants.

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THIS BEAUTIFUL WORK BROADENS OUR VIEW OF BEAUTY NOW

The Atlas of Beauty is a body of work by Romanian photographer Mihaela Noroc that maps the diverse ranges of beauty in women around the world. The Atlas of Beauty is a body of work by Romanian photographer Mihaela Noroc that maps the diverse ranges of beauty in women around the world.

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FARM SANCTUARY RESCUES BODIES & SOULS NOW

Factory farm animals are subject to great abuse. They suffer tremendously. Farm Sanctuary rescues farm animals & helps them to heal, enabling them to live healthier, happier lives. Jon Stewart & Tracy Stewart are big supporters. Learn their stories. Factory farm animals are subject to great abuse. They suffer tremendously. Farm Sanctuary rescues farm animals & helps them to heal, enabling them to live healthier, happier lives. Jon Stewart & Tracy Stewart are big supporters. Learn their stories.

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RUTTING RED DEER ARE BEAUTIFUL NOW

Rutting red deer in Great Britain are beautiful to see in autumn. Now, thanks to conservation efforts, they are thriving, especially in Scotland. New research and findings offer clues about how red deer came to live in Scotland back in the Ice Age. Rutting red deer in Great Britain are beautiful to see in autumn. Now, thanks to conservation efforts, they are thriving, especially in Scotland. New research and findings offer clues about how red deer came to live in Scotland back in the Ice Age.

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IMPORTANT TRANSITIONS ARE HAPPENING ON OUR PLANET NOW

We explore the pros and cons of hybridization, an evolutionary process that is becoming more common as our planet changes due to global warming and other human activities. We explore the pros and cons of hybridization, an evolutionary process that is becoming more common as our planet changes due to global warming and other human activities.

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THE MOST BEAUTIFUL WATER IS CLEAR

Clear water is most beautiful water. Clearwater organization leads environmental conservation, helping to clean & sustain rivers, waterways & environment. Clear water is most beautiful water. Clearwater organization leads environmental conservation, helping to clean & sustain rivers, waterways & environment.

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NEW STORIES & NEW REALITIES TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE & CHANGE THE WORLD NOW

Here are some of the most beautiful things happening in the world of Virtual Reality (VR). These new films and experiences are especially powerful because this VR is helping to make the “real” world a better place. Here are some of the most beautiful things happening in the world of Virtual Reality (VR). These new films and experiences are especially powerful because this VR is helping to make the “real” world a better place.

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ART KIMONOS SUPPORT TSUNAMI VICTIMS

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WE’RE GRATEFUL FOR WILD TURKEYS

Wild & Heritage turkeys are more beautiful than the cultivated ones we know. They fly freely, are more sustainable & eco-friendly, taste better. We’re Thankful! Wild & Heritage turkeys are more beautiful than the cultivated ones we know. They fly freely, are more sustainable & eco-friendly, taste better. We’re Thankful!

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BN FAVE: THESE GORGEOUS GARDENS WILL INSPIRE YOU NOW

Featuring gorgeous gardens and quotes that will inspire you. Featuring gorgeous gardens and quotes that will inspire you.

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TIME TO SEE THEIR BEAUTY BEFORE THEY DISAPPEAR

Incredible indigenous portraits by fine art photographer Jimmy Nelson, give us a rare view of beautiful people before they disappear forever. Incredible indigenous portraits by fine art photographer Jimmy Nelson, give us a rare view of beautiful people before they disappear forever.

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SAVING THE BEAUTY OF WINTER & SAVING THE PLANET NOW

Winter is disappearing as our climate warms. The Arctic is vanishing. Check out photographer Sebastian Copeland’s mind blowing photos of this magnificent place as he encourages everyone to take action to stop the destruction. Winter is disappearing as our climate warms. The Arctic is vanishing. Check out photographer Sebastian Copeland’s mind blowing photos of this magnificent place as he encourages everyone to take action to stop the destruction.

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MAGNIFICENT SELFIES WITH SOUL NOW

Look into the work of Antti Pietikäinen and Alex Stoddard. Look into the work of Antti Pietikäinen and Alex Stoddard.

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A BEAUTIFUL MOVEMENT IS CROSSING THE LINE NOW

We are featuring the Women Cross DMZ Peace Walk for peace in Korea. We are featuring the Women Cross DMZ Peace Walk for peace in Korea.