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From expansive agricultural land and lush rain forests to rugged mountains and turbulent seas, explore the myriad landscapes that collectively cloak Earth and shelter life on it.
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The Incredible Shrinking Great Lakes
The Great Lakes hold a fifth of Earth's surface freshwater, and they've shrunk dramatically.
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50 Top Ecolodges: Mountains
Travel to the top of the world in style with these picks from Adventure magazine.
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Last of the Amazon
Brazil's dilemma: Allow widespread—and profitable—destruction of the rain forest to continue, or intensify conservation efforts.
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Photo Gallery: Oceans
Dive into one of the most magnificent habitats on Earth for incredible ocean photos, from rare reefs and underwater scenes to breaking waves and Antarctic icebergs.
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The Green Guide Blog
Get tips for everyday green living from National Geographic.
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BlogWild
Step into the field with National Geographic explorers.
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Beyond Green Travel
Get green tips and trip ideas from Adventure Editor Costas Christ.
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NatGeo NewsWatch
Keep current on developments in science, nature, and cultures.
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