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Textile waste fills a dump in Bangladesh.
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Bdspn via iStock
Textile waste has become a major source of plastic pollution, with lower-income countries shouldering the brunt of the problem.

Apparel industry leaks millions of tons of plastic into environment each year

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dolphin swimming with plastic bag on fin
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Joao Vianna/Getty Images
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Left to right: Anna Boser, Naomi Tague, David Valentine, and Leander Anderegg.
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UC Santa Barbara
Left to right: Anna Boser, Naomi Tague, David Valentine, and Leander Anderegg.
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A ranger watches hippos through binoculars.
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Narvikk vis iStock
A ranger watches hippos in the Akagera national park, Rwanda, which is managed by the NGO African Parks. Management of many of the continent's protected areas is being transferred from governments to nonprofit NGOs.
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Fishing boats in Peru
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Renato Molina
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A side-by-side image of a female dancer in motion and a woman playing tennis
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Left: Dario Calmese; right: Jeff Liang
The arts and humanities, including UCSB Arts & Lectures, and UCSB Athletics, are key focus areas for the Arnholds' generosity to the university.
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A collage of marine creatures.
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Harrison Tasoff
Transferable conservation credits could incentivize comprehensive protection the ocean’s diverse habitats and wildlife.