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Fossils of rhino taller than a giraffe found in China
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Too hot to live: Millions worldwide will face unbearable temperatures
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    July 2021 Issue

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    How L.A.'s urban tree canopy reveals hidden inequities
    How L.A.'s urban tree canopy reveals hidden inequities
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    The world is getting hotter. We must adapt to it equitably.
    See the fabulous fossils unearthed in a garbage dump
    Most new infectious diseases spill over from animals to humans
    Gold is a toxic lure in the world’s highest settlement
    My shark photo took over the internet, inspiring countless fakes and real awareness
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