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The Overlapping Plagues Quietly Devastating American Forests
Trees are suffering one devastating epidemic after another, unleashed by insects and bacteria that enter the country because of global trade.
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Door-to-Door Search for Grapevines Sold at Costco Begins in California’s Santa Clara County
Officials in Santa Clara County began knocking on doors on Monday to collect potentially infested plants sold at some Costco stores.
Urban Light Pollution Might Be Worsening Allergies
Light pollution prompts plants to shed pollen longer and stronger, according to new research.
A study found that trees in cities with brighter lights start producing pollen earlier in the spring and finish later in the fall, adding up to 130 days per year to the allergy season.
© Amir Hamja for The New York Times
Urban Light Pollution Might Be Worsening Allergies
Light pollution prompts plants to shed pollen longer and stronger, according to new research.
