What to Know About Deforested Wood and the R.V. Industry

There is no viable alternative to a tropical hardwood that grows in Southeast Asia, according to the American R.V. industry.

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The Rainforests Being Cleared to Build Your R.V.

American demand for tropical wood that is used in motor homes, conservationists say, is accelerating the disappearance of some of the world’s largest forests.

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Yosemite Biologist Who Hung Trans Pride Flag From El Capitan Is Fired

The National Park Service terminated Shannon Joslin over the May 20 demonstration, which it said took place in a prohibited area and lacked the required permits.

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Man Rescued From Behind California Waterfall After 2 Days

The man, who was found with minor injuries and suffering from dehydration, was located by rescue crews operating a drone near where he had last been spotted.

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As Earth Warms, California Fire Season Is Starting Earlier, Study Finds

Summertime fire activity is creeping into spring, and the balmier climate is a major driver, scientists said.

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The Raging Gifford Fire, Like Many, Began Near a Highway

The wildfire in the Los Padres National Forest grew to 82,000 acres on Tuesday. Officials are still trying to determine the cause.

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Gifford Fire: More Than 23,000 Acres Burn at Los Padres Forest in California

The Gifford fire, which has been fueled by dry conditions and warm weather, has spread to two counties, officials said.

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In Yosemite, Falling Tree Branches Kill a Young Hiker in ‘Freak Accident’

Angela Lin, 29, was a software engineer at Google who loved to spend time outdoors.

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Readers Sent Us Hundreds of Local Climate Solutions

As part of our 50 States, 50 Fixes series, more than 2,400 Times readers wrote in to tell us about climate action in their communities.

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Global Forests Abs

Forests play a major role pulling planet-warming carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere. As the world heats up, some forests are becoming emitters in their own right.

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