The science of fighting wildfires: See how firefighters are attacking Jennings Creek fire
When state officials first laid eyes on the Jennings Creek wildfire in the dense forests east of Greenwood Lake last Friday, ...
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90-million-year-old amber reveals Antarctica's secret past
Ancient amber found in Antarctica uncovers a 90-million-year-old rainforest, revealing insights into its warm, prehistoric ...
More evidence that Europe's ancient landscapes were open woodlands: Oak, hazel and yew were abundant
A new study finds that the disturbance-demanding plant species oak, hazel and yew were abundant in Europe's forests before modern humans arrived, strengthening the argument that ancient vegetation was ...
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Congo Basin forests shrink due to illegal logging
Criminal rings exploit "gaps in the regulatory framework" with the complicity of corrupt officials to plunder the dense forests, which cover about 200 million hectares (500 million acres ...
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Polar Forests? Yes, Discovery of Amber Proves Antarctica Once Had Them
Modern Antarctica is a frozen desert, largely devoid of life. But this wasn't always the case. Ninety million years ago, it ...
Security forces deliver major blow to Maoists in Chhattisgarh, 10 killed in intense encounter
The security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district eliminated 10 Maoist insurgents in a fierce gunfight in the dense ...