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    Sustainable Earth: Road to Rio+20

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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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Sustainable Earth

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    Water for a Thirsty World

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The Great Energy Challenge

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    How much can you save yourself, and the world, by switching to more efficient bulbs?

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The World's Water

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    Water for a Thirsty World

    Safeguarding one of the world's most important resources.

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    Visualizing Our Global Water Footprint

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    Outer Banks Pictures

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