Outlawing sneeze trees

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A law banning the commercial growing, planting and sale of allergy-causing trees is expected to be adopted by voters in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Under the law, new cypress, mulberry, elm, and juniper trees would be not be allowed and other allergy-causing tree species would have to bear warning labels. Critics of the law question its effectiveness as no existing trees would be removed. Proponents of the law feel the pollen-producing trees are overplanted and discouraging diversity in the local tree population.

Health aspects, Laws, regulations and rules, Causes of, Allergy, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Trees in cities, City trees

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What Noah didn't know

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Landowners should educate themselves about the topography, water diversion problems, and cycles of rainfall, evaporation, and drainage. Excess water on a property can be problematic and modern diversion techniques, farming, population growth, and pollution have wreaked havoc on much of the Earth's natural drainage ability. A topographic map and knowledge of low-tech methods of deflecting water away from desired areas can reduce harmful impact on the environment.

Methods, Study and teaching, Water diversion, Hydrologic cycle, Water cycle, Drainage

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Highway sideshows

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Vegetation management along American roadways is trending toward natural landscapes. Natural landscapes are adapted to their specific regions, requiring less maintenance. Threats are posed by non-native weeds, which can override native plants and migrate to other areas. Other management techniques include raised mowing heights and use of grasses to prevent erosion.

Management, Usage, Environmental aspects, Native plants, Roadside improvement, Roadside flora, Roadside plants

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