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Measuring Impact of Amazon Highway
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Meet Sandra Postel, founder of the Global Water Policy Project and National Geographic's Freshwater Fellow. Ms. Postel is recognized as one of the world's most respected authorities on freshwater issues and is hailed for her "inspiring, innovative, and practical approach" to promoting the preservation and sustainable use of Earth’s freshwater.
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World leaders tackle global challenges with sustainable development.
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Filmmaker-explorer James Cameron just became the first human to reach Earth's deepest abyss alone—and the only one to explore it in depth.
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Visualizing Our Water Footprint
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The National Geographic Society aims to be an international leader for global conservation and environmental sustainability. Learn more about the Society's green philosophy and initiatives.
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Written in Water
Read a collection of essays authored by heroes and leaders in the field of water solutions and innovations.
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Eco Rescue: Rivers Game
Challenge yourself to the limit in this extreme river cleanup game.
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Water for a Thirsty World
Safeguarding one of the world's most important resources.
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Visualizing Our Global Water Footprint
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Outer Banks Pictures
North Carolina's Outer Banks is the home and heart of photographer David Alan Harvey.
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