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Dubbed the father of biodiversity, the pioneering author and scientist E.O. Wilson spent his early years exploring the swamps and wetlands of the Mobile-Tensaw Delta. Now, 8,000 acres of that land will be preserved forever in his name.

CLARKE COUNTY, Ala.—In the Land Between the Rivers, even the poison ivy tries to grow vertically.

Alabama’s E.O. Wilson Land Between the Rivers Preserve Is a ‘Place That Time Forgot’

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‘Millions of Avoidable Deaths’: Climate Change Health Harms Reach Unprecedented Levels

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Global researchers find that public awareness of climate threats is growing, but governments and companies are reversing climate progress and missing opportunities to save lives.

Heat waves, extreme drought and deadly wildfire smoke are just some of the climate-related health hazards that have reached record levels of harm, according to the latest report from a global collaboration of leading scientists and public health professionals.

‘Millions of Avoidable Deaths’: Climate Change Health Harms Reach Unprecedented Levels

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‘Catastrophic’ Hurricane Hits Jamaica as Risk of Climate Change-Fueled Tropical Storms Rises

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Environmental advocates call for fossil fuel companies to pay for damages as climate change fuels more destructive hurricanes.

Flash floods, landslides and destructive winds could cause “total structural failure” as Melissa, a Category 5 hurricane with winds exceeding 180 miles per hour, made landfall midday Tuesday in Jamaica, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center.

‘Catastrophic’ Hurricane Hits Jamaica as Risk of Climate Change-Fueled Tropical Storms Rises

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In the Outer Banks, A Growing Number of Homes Are Getting Swallowed by the Sea

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As more homes collapse into the sea, local governments and homeowners are at a crossroads.

This post was updated on Oct. 28 at 5:18 p.m. EST to reflect more home collapses.

In the Outer Banks, A Growing Number of Homes Are Getting Swallowed by the Sea

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