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www.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago
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Successful Reforestation Is Keeping the Eastern U.S. Cooler

Reforestation in eastern U.S. may contribute to a cooling effect despite climate change
Land clearing in the past led to forests regrowing, potentially creating a 'warming hole' in certain regions [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
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Very cool: trees stalling effects of global heating in eastern US, study finds

Reforestation in the eastern US has helped counter rising temperatures caused by climate change.
The vast reforested areas in the eastern US are larger than England and have contributed to cooling temperatures in the region. [ more ]
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