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A Second Tree of Life' Could Wreak Havoc, Scientists Warn

Research on synthetic microbes poses extreme risks of pandemics and environmental collapse, urging a ban on such studies.

Number of structures destroyed in Mountain fire jumps to more than 200

The Mountain fire has caused extensive damage, destroying 207 structures and impacting over $6 million in agriculture, particularly avocados.
Fire containment efforts show progress despite high winds and potential flare-ups.

As wild birds begin migration through Central California, poultry farmers on 'high alert'

HPAI outbreaks in California result in mass poultry deaths as migration season presents further risks.

Hurricane damage puts further strain on rural areas in Georgia

Bartow is heavily impacted by Storm Helene, with severe damage to infrastructure and agriculture, highlighting the urgent need for immediate financial assistance.

Video. WATCH: Firefighters battle hundreds of fires across central Portugal

Firefighters faced fierce flames and complicated conditions as they battled wildfires in multiple regions, prompting calls for immediate government support.

Floods in Nigeria kill at least 49, displace thousands

Nigeria faces severe flooding challenges, with over 49 deaths reported as the rainy season peaks.

Ditch the gardening gloves! Scientists have engineered THORNLESS roses

Orchids like Ghost Orchid and Red Helleborine are critically endangered in the UK, with specific sighting times and habitats mentioned.
Plants like Spreading Bellflower and Crested Cow-wheat are endangered due to habitat changes and human disturbances.
Cotswold Pennycress is vulnerable due to agricultural activities, mainly sighted in Cotswolds growing in hedges, walls, and banks.

Hidden Food Threat: Experts Warn Of Dangers Of RNAi Crops

RNAi pesticides can genetically modify organisms in ecosystems with minimal oversight, posing risks to non-target species and human health.

New Detective Work' on Butterfly Declines Reveals a Prime Suspect

Agricultural insecticides, particularly neonicotinoids, have the biggest impact on butterfly populations in the Midwest.
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