Drought Tree Victims
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The blistering heat and record drought that baked Texas last year killed approximately 5.6 million shade trees in urban settings.
Earthweek - A Diary of the Planet @ February 23, 2012
Heartland Jolt
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A sharp Mississippi Valley quake shattered windows and cracked walls as it shook the ground in 14 states.
Earthweek - A Diary of the Planet @ February 23, 2012
Nuclear Cleanup
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Experts advise Fukushima region residents to get rid of disaster radiation and don't wait for officials to do it.
Earthweek - A Diary of the Planet @ November 10, 2011
Desert Blooms
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World’s driest desert blooms in spring after heaviest rainfall in decades.
Earthweek - A Diary of the Planet @ November 10, 2011
Euro Tree Killer
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A fungus carried to Europe by U.S. soldiers during World War II is killing trees across parts of the continent.
Earthweek - A Diary of the Planet @ November 3, 2011
Aurora Light Show
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Massive solar storm provided skywatchers from New Zealand to Norway with unforgettable displays of the aurora.
Earthweek - A Diary of the Planet @ September 29, 2011
Rock Snot Spreads
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Slimy yellow-brown freshwater algae has suddenly spread from a small Canadian habitat to waters around the world.
Earthweek - A Diary of the Planet @ August 18, 2011
Bubble Soundproofing
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Noise from construction and offshore wind farms that can harm whales and dolphins may be blocked by bubbles.
Earthweek - A Diary of the Planet @ August 18, 2011
U.S. Rabid Vapire Death
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The first reported fatality in the U.S. from rabies linked to a vampire bat attack revealed by the CDC.
Earthweek - A Diary of the Planet @ August 18, 2011
Polynesian Fireball
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Late-night blast over island nation of Niue caused by exploding meteor 12 miles up in the atmosphere.
Earthweek - A Diary of the Planet @ August 18, 2011
