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Sudan's prized gum trees ward off drought but workers wither

A vast belt of trees vital for global production of fizzy drinks helps Sudanese farmers adapt to climate change, but in the harsh drylands many are reluctant to take up the trade.To harvest the amber-coloured resin, farmers must suffer the same climatic extremes as their trees.
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Wildfires have spread dramatically—and some forests may not recover

Wildfires have spread dramatically—and some forests may not recover

An explosion in the frequency and extent of wildfires worldwide is hindering recovery even in ecosystems that rely on natural blazes to survive.
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