natural resources

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Climate change, species extinctions, and widespread pollution are all linked to the ways human societies have expanded and intensified their use of natural resources.

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026

Known for her work on “Adventure Time,” artist Ako Castuera has a second life as a ceramicist inspired by Southern California’s natural resources.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

In a report outlining its asks of the parties ahead of May's Senedd election, the organisation had warned Wales was failing to capitalise on its "world-class natural resources".

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

The continent’s economy is dependent on international trade, in part because it has few natural resources of its own.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

Poor in natural resources, its trade crippled by high tariffs and low demand, Japan was struggling to support a growing population.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand