
Skies Are Sucking More Water from the Land
Western states’ “atmospheric thirst” means more fires and strained water supplies
Western states’ “atmospheric thirst” means more fires and strained water supplies
Here’s how they choose the right leaf for the job
The complex interplay of tick ecology, land use and climate may be enabling the spread of the pathogens the arachnids carry
The complete torching of trees allows dense, low vegetation to sprout, creating a new hotbed for more extreme fire
The science on that question is mixed, but for me it feels more like a form of meditation
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