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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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The Great Energy Challenge

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The World's Water

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    National Geographic's freshwater initiative is a global effort to inspire communities to conserve water and restore rivers.

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