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Plant and animal species at risk of extinction
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Plant and animal species at risk of extinction

The current rate of species extinction is far higher than the average during the past 10 million years.
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The pros and cons of planting trees to address global warming
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The pros and cons of planting trees to address global warming

It seems like such a simple, straightforward, empowering idea: plant trees - a lot of trees - all over the world, and watch the planet's temperature fall.

What is climate change adaptation, and why does it matter?
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What is climate change adaptation, and why does it matter?

Some climate change is now inevitable. Many communities are trying to adapt to the consequences.
The Great Smoky Mountains' iconic clouds are helping to protect the region from climate change
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The Great Smoky Mountains' iconic clouds are helping to protect the region from climate change

But if cloud cover declines with warming temperatures, the result could be 'catastrophic.'
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