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Why deforestation matters—and what we can do to stop it

Why deforestation matters—and what we can do to stop it

Large scale destruction of trees—deforestation—affects ecosystems, climate, and even increases risk for zoonotic diseases spreading to humans.

The story of water in Texas
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The story of water in Texas

The story of water in Texas is the state’s devout allegiance to the principle that mankind has dominion over nature.
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Could climate change benefit companies like Amazon?

Could climate change benefit companies like Amazon?

Climate change definitely has an effect on sales.
Solar energy: China’s pollution-hampered panels reveal a big issue
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Solar energy: China’s pollution-hampered panels reveal a big issue

Solar energy has more to fight than just pricing.
Joshua Tree: Climate change could cause plant to nearly disappear by 2070
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Joshua Tree: Climate change could cause plant to nearly disappear by 2070

"This outlook for US desert national parks is dire."
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Norfolk will let neighborhoods raise their own taxes to pay for flooding fixes
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Norfolk will let neighborhoods raise their own taxes to pay for flooding fixes

Under new rules, residents in an area can form a "special service district" to pay themselves for projects the city can't fund right away.
Timing of allergy season and spring flowers is shifting
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Timing of allergy season and spring flowers is shifting

If springtime feels different now, that's because it is.
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