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Drought-stressed trees are falling prey to insect infestations that a healthy tree can defend itself against in too-dry areas.
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Drought-stressed trees are falling prey to insect infestations in too-dry areas
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0.900
Claim Maker
The author
Context Type
Opinion Piece
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9fdada48-c29a-4c05-9321-7f972cdd76bf
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Created
September 11, 2025 at 8:38 PM (7 hours ago)
Last Updated
September 11, 2025 at 8:38 PM (7 hours ago)

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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/18/opinion/tennessee-climate-change-summer.html?campaign_id=9&emc=edit_nn_20250818&instance_id=160760&nl=the-morning&regi_id=122976029&segment_id=204117&user_id=b25c5730c89e0c73f75709d8f1254337

A Tennessee resident recounts the impact of extreme weather on their yard, noting both unusually heavy rainfall and subsequent drought. The author connects these events to climate change and discusses broader implications.

Climate Change
Extreme Weather
Tennessee
Nature
Environmental Impact
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