sustainability: Quick Facts

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Nov. 6, 2026

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Twice as many plants and animals sold in wildlife trade as previously thought, says report • Oct. 30, 2026, 2:00 PM ET (The Guardian)

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Three wind turbines stand on a grassy hill above farmland with scattered hay bales, illustrating sustainable agriculture and renewable energy use.

Jeanne Gang on the future of architecture

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