deserts
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A shortage of trees has turned some towns and cities into "tree deserts", leaving residents more exposed to the risk of poor health, air pollution and rising temperatures, a conservation charity has warned.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
Glover sees himself as just one example of how the Golden State’s deserts and coastal cities have left a lasting mark on America’s space program.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
New research shows that cacti are remarkably quick at forming entirely new species, revealing that deserts are far more dynamic than they may seem.
From Science Daily • May 13, 2026
At 100, Attenborough no longer wanders the world's jungles and deserts.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
Trekkers visiting the Siberian tundra, the deserts of central Australia and the Amazonian rainforest believe that they have entered pristine landscapes, virtually untouched by human hands.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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