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...life in the hot, parched American Southwest, so it takes more than a little dry spell to affect it. In fact, it requires a once-in-a-century event like the extended drought of the 1950s, which scientists now believe led to widespread tree mortality in the Four Corners area of Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona...
...when another drought hit the area around 2002, researchers were surprised to see up to 10% of the piñon pines die off, even though that dry spell was much milder than the one before. The difference in 2002 was the five decades of global warming that had transpired since the drought in the 1950s. That led terrestrial ecologists at the University of Arizona (UA) to pose the question, With temperatures set to rise sharply over the coming century if climate change goes unchecked, what impact will it have on the piñon pine...
...Boston-area residents, the subway system is more than just a convenient tool for travel. It is a staple of an urban lifestyle that also has a low impact on the environment. Massachusetts historically led the way for the United States in terms of going green, as exemplified by the recent passing of the Global Warming Solutions...
These massive cutbacks hurt students, commuters, and tourists due to spotty availability but will not decrease the number of people that need to get around the Boston area. Without the reliable system most are used to, increased use of cars will lead to further congestion, accidents, and pollution...
...considered a “smart user?” As the web site claims, “To us, being smart is defined by behavior, not education or IQ.” Still, Lach is targeting Harvard students and other Boston-area students with an aggressive flyer campaign...