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How can we safeguard the things worth protecting?

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February 15, 2024

Preserve, protect, recycle and reclaim: From rescuing birds in cities and transforming urban wasteland to recycling phosphorus for fertilizer and guarding against rising sea levels — how can we safeguard our environment, our resources and our cities?

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