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Multnomah County Trees Are Doing Much More Than We Think
Portland’s trees are also playing an underappreciated role every time it rains: They’re helping us prevent major flooding and avoid erosion; they are literally holding Multnomah County together.
In Hot Water: Warming Waters are Stressing Fish and the Fishing Industry
America’s inland streams, the Great Lakes, and coastal waters are heating up—spelling trouble for fish and the nation’s $46.1 billion dollar recreational fishing industry.
THE BURNING SOLUTION: Prescribed Burns Unevenly Applied Across U.S.
Prescribed burns — an important tool for reducing wildfire risk — are being unevenly applied across the country.
Earlier Springs Heighten Allergy Misery in Tennessee
As global temperatures continue to rise, Knoxville is experiencing earlier springs, ushering in longer allergy seasons. Pollen intensity is increasing, inducing sickening impacts for asthmatics and those vulnerable to hay fever.
A Change in the Air: Earlier Springs Bring Allergies and Asthma to Hard-Hit San Antonio
San Antonio is one of the most challenging cities for spring allergies sufferers, and rising temperatures are making it worse.
POLLEN PROBLEMS: Climate Change, the Growing Season, and America’s Allergies
Millions of Americans suffer from seasonal allergies—and climate change is prolonging their season of suffering.
‘Protectors of the Coast’ — What the Northward March of Mangroves Means for Fishing, Flooding and Carbon
Ranges of mangroves have naturally waxed and waned over the years, influenced by the weather, but with climate change has come a crucial reduction in crop- and tree-killing freeze events.
Massachusetts May Overlook Climate Impacts of Biofuels
Massachusetts is considering classifying wood pellets and other tree products as renewable energy.
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