Cracking the mysterious case of dying desert forests

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Jul 13, 2023, 7:08 am124 ptsTrending
From above, the Southwestern U.S. is a sea of caramel and brown desert. Yet, a closer look uncovers small ribbons of green—desert forests that flourish along valuable springs and rivers. Wildlife thrives at these oases, drawn to the shade of trees that offer some respite from extreme temperatures. But in…

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