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Nearly all US forests threatened by drought, climate change


February 22, 2016

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Forests nationwide are feeling the heat from increasing drought and climate change, according to a study by scientists from 14 research institutions. While the effects have been most pronounced in the West, the team found virtually all U.S. forests are now experiencing some degree of change and are vulnerable to future declines.Full Story

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