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Killing what saves us

A recent walk among ancient sequoias helped me cope with hard-to-bear news of the world. But those trees are having a hard time coping, too.
Yosemite wildfire doubles in size, threatens over 500 giant sequoias

Yosemite wildfire doubles in size, threatens over 500 giant sequoias

Sequoias, the world’s largest trees, have been repeatedly imperiled in recent years as climate change increases the intensity of wildfires.
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Man plants giant sequoias to combat climate change

Climate activist Henry Emson says that when he became a father seven years ago, he was worried about his family’s effect on the environment. After doing some serious research he found the best way to eliminate their carbon footprint was by planting giant sequoia trees.

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California's sequoia trees struggle to survive climate change, severe wildfires

Ancient sequoia trees, which have been decimated by severe wildfires around California’s Sierra Nevada, are struggling to keep up with ever worsening conditions. And this summer, they could face their worst fate yet.

Giant Sequoias: Trees suffered in California drought

Giant Sequoias: Trees suffered in California drought

A newly published study shows California’s Giant Sequoia trees may not survive severe droughts and warming temperatures much longer.
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