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The Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia just earned UNESCO World Heritage status, hailed as one of the planet’s most vital freshwater ecosystems with 5,000 years of environmental history locked in its ancient peat — rivaling the Grand Canyon in significance. But locals worry about increased UN oversight, fearing it could compromise their desire to keep the swamp wild. Meanwhile, South Korea expanded its tidal flat protections, adding four new sites to the “getbol” listing — critical stopovers for migratory birds traveling from Arctic to Australia — underscoring the need for global cooperation to safeguard the Yellow Sea. And in China, Jingdezhen’s historic porcelain workshops, where blue-and-white masterpieces shaped global art for centuries, have also been officially recognized, celebrating the enduring legacy of Chinese craftsmanship.

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