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by Ankur R. Desai 31 March 20205 May 2022

Annual growth rings in trees tell us more than climate history; they can also document the rise and fall of human industrial activities.

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Stop the Flooding NOW was founded by Virginia Beach residents who wanted to take action to address the chronic flooding in their community.

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