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conservation

[kon-ser-vey-shuhn] / ˌkɒn sərˈveɪ ʃən /


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Meanwhile, Gulf Coast refineries are facing water surcharges as drought drags on in South Texas, but conservation by industrial users is unlikely to postpone a looming water emergency.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

But, he said, he wanted to promote "conservation to restoration", which means linking "everything that's happening on the ground to everything that's happening out to ocean".

From BBC • May 20, 2026

An animal park has announced a "historic conservation milestone" with the birth of four critically-endangered Sumatran tiger cubs.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Such observations could help California decide where to prioritize Joshua tree conservation as it implements a sweeping plan to protect the plants from climate threats.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

The work of an environmental conservation officer is serious.

From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George




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