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California's drought outlook will lead to more dust storms, poor air quality, study finds
Drought conditions in most of California will worsen air quality and increase airborne particulates like dust and pollen.
‘Fifth day’: Oklahomans hit with very high level tree pollen
Oklahomans with allergies regarding tree pollen are battling the fifth straight consecutive day for very high tree pollen levels.
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Touchscreens and touching grass go hand in hand for the City Nature Challenge, a crowdsourced survey of local wildlife
What do you see when you walk out your door? This isn’t a mindfulness exercise; scientists want to know. Johnson County ...
Variety of old-growth ecosystems across US makes their conservation a complex challenge | The Conversation
There are many other old-growth forests across the continent. Each of these forests has a unique ecology, but all are under ...
2 rare trees to be planted in Pa.: ‘The ideal botanical addition’
Two rare trees will be planted in Pennsylvania this month. And they’re named in honor of an icon well-associated with the ...
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Images capture the timeless beauty of America's ancient forests
Photographer Mitch Epstein's years-long project highlights the majesty and vulnerability of old growth forests across the US ...
Wide variety of old-growth ecosystems across the US makes their conservation a complex challenge
In an old-growth longleaf pine savanna, the absurdly long pine needles sing in the wind. Once considered forests, these ...
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Wildfires in UK threaten rare species and habitats at risk
Rare animal species in the United Kingdom are at risk of extinction due to intense grass fires. Ecologists are sounding the ...
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UK grass fires imperil rare species as habitats vanish
Rare animal species in the United Kingdom are at risk of extinction due to intense grass fires. Ecologists are sounding the ...
UK's rarest wildlife being 'pushed to extinction' by grass fires
Some of the UK's rarest wildlife is being "torched alive" and pushed closer to extinction after weeks of intense grass fires, ...
Tree removal to help foster remnant prairie at Green Valley
Patrons of Green Valley State Park have witnessed an alarming sight this year — dozens of trees removed or even burned. Though the image is drastic, park operators are working to restore the natural ...