Looking for some optimism for the New Year? Have a look, here: https://news.mongabay.com/2017/12/top-10-happy-environmental-stories-of-2017/
- *Throughout 2017, scientists discovered new populations of rare wildlife, and rediscovered some species that were previously thought to be extinct.* - *Some countries created large marine protected areas, while a few others granted land rights to indigenous communities.* - *In 2017, we also saw the ever-increasing potential of technology to improve conservation monitoring and efforts.* Happy and healthy 2018 to you all, Erik -- See my latest writing and photojournalism projects here <http://www.erikhoffner.com/> *tw: @erikhoffner <https://twitter.com/ErikHoffner>*