River
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World
What Makes a Long-Distance Swimmer Tick?
Lewis Pugh loves the Hudson River so much that he plans to swim all 315 miles of it, from the…
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U.S.
Esopus, N.Y.: ‘Pristine Natural Surroundings’ and Stealth Wealth
This Ulster County town is known for its nature preserves, waterfront homes and quietly affluent residents: ‘They’re not in-your-face flashy.’
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Science
Salamander Dads Are Turning Into Cannibals, Threatening Species Survival
The hellbenders’ alarming change in behavior may be linked to deforestation, a new study found.
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U.S.
In a Drought, California is Watching Water Wash Out to Sea
LOS ANGELES — A century ago, Los Angeles built what is still widely considered one of the most sophisticated urban…
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Science
Using Fossils to Bring a River Covered in Concrete Back to Life
The field of conservation paleobiology is helping scientists to bring living things back to parts of the Los Angeles River.
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World
As Ukraine Presses Its Offensive, a Call for Evacuations From a Russian-Controlled Area
A Ukrainian official urged civilians to leave the eastern bank of the Dnipro River, across from the city of Kherson,…
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World
Russian forces are fortifying lines of defense in southern Ukraine, a new report says.
Russian forces are digging trenches and erecting barriers to strengthen their defenses against the possibility of a new Ukrainian offensive…
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Opinion
Long Stretches of the Mississippi River Have Run Dry. What’s Next?
Last month, record low water levels in the Mississippi River backed up nearly 3,000 barges — the equivalent of 210,000…