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    UNDP Launches Caspian Sea Initiative to Combat Plastic Pollution

    New project aims to address marine litter and plastic waste in the Caspian Sea region.

    Washington's Wolf Population Grows Over 17%

    The number of successful breeding pairs also increased by 27% in 2025, though human-caused mortality remains a concern.

    Pacific Northwest Farmers Pilot Carbon Credit Leasing Program

    Growers can earn upfront payments for no-till acreage committed to 10-year carbon sequestration deal.

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