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Pacific Moisture Drenches the U.S. Northwest
Pacific Moisture Drenches the U.S. Northwest Pacific Northwest region experienced heavy rainfall in early December 2025, resulting in landslides and flooding due to a potent atmospheric river. The atmospheric river originated from near the Philippines, approximately 7,000 miles away, and brought moisture that was not typical for the region, highlighting the unpredictability of weather patterns. […]
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Wide variety of old-growth ecosystems across the US makes their conservation a complex challenge
Wide variety of old-growth ecosystems across the US makes their conservation a complex challenge Old-growth ecosystems across the US face complex conservation challenges due to their diverse range of landscapes, unique needs, and varying levels of threat from human activity and climate change. The nation’s old-growth forests are characterized by different types, such as longleaf […]
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