Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve near Council Grove, Kansas, is a partnership of the National Parks system, the Nature Conservancy and a private trust. (Photo by Jane Wooldridge/Miami Herald/MCT via Getty Images)
“To see things in the seed, that is genius,” Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu observed, understanding the importance of foresight and the wisdom of acting accordingly. As 2016 draws to a close, we may take a moment to reflect on the lessons of the past so that we can better understand where we are heading.
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Crave introduces a new weekly column, The Future Is Now, spotlighting contemporary issues playing out in real time centered around issues affecting the global environment including climate change, sustainability, endangered species, and conservation so that we can work together to raise awareness and create solutions that will preserve our planet not only for ourselves but for generation to come.
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To begin, we highlight a selection of reputable environmental charities to give to this year in lieu of holiday gifts, whether for friends, family, colleagues, or in memory of those we’ve lost. The ten organizations selected here have been cross-checked with Charity Navigator to ensure their reputation and credibility. Tis the season to give to causes greater than ourselves.
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