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Ruling protects national treasure against the possibility of opening it to 26 new mines and 700 exploration projects
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A 400-strong herd of beefalo – yes, this cross between a domestic bull and a wild bison really does exist – is damaging the vegetation and polluting the water
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From the giant redwoods of California to the almost miraculous honeycomb rock formations of the Giant's Causeway, marvel at some of the planet's most extraordinary natural landscapes
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A rare landscape photograph by Margaret Bourke-White shows her use of pattern and repetition that typified her images of industry taken in the early 1930s
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Arizona has a reputation for being all desert, sand and cactus, but with its canyons, craters, ancient ruins and enduring legends, the Grand Canyon state is actually home to some of North America's most astonishing landscapes
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The Grand Canyon, Mount Rushmore and the Statue of Liberty are to reopen as US states provide funds to pay staff following the government shutdown
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Parks but no recreation, as the shutdown closes US monuments
Naseem Rakha: The closure of America's great landmarks, from Yosemite to Lady Liberty, is a cultural deprivation that costs millions in lost revenue