tropical

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“In summary, as part of heart-healthy dietary patterns, nontropical plant sources of fat should be used as part of food preparation in place of animal fats and tropical oils.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

The nation of tropical islands in the Indian Ocean is asserting sovereignty over the Chagos Islands and is threatening international legal action to press its claim.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

"It fuels tropical and subtropical storms and exacerbates ongoing sea-ice loss in the polar regions."

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

While wildfires have increased across tropical regions in recent decades, scientists have had limited insight into how fires in tropical peatlands behaved over longer periods.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

Not just Cape Cod tan, but tropical island tan.

From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy