The General Sherman tree in California’s Sequoia National Park is the world’s largest tree by volume, with a trunk measuring 1,487 cubic meters. Researchers recently climbed the 2,200-year-old tree to assess its health due to threats like wildfires and bark beetles, which have killed many sequoias in recent years. Climate-driven wildfires are identified as the most significant threat to these giant trees, prompting organizations like Save The Redwoods League to study and protect them from potential harm.
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Trump names Pam Bondi as new Attorney General pick after controversial first choice Matt Gaetz withdraws
Your support helps The Independent to cover important stories, from reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, with a focus on facts over messaging. Your donation allows journalists to report on critical moments in US history, providing coverage that is trusted by Americans across the political spectrum and accessible to all without paywalls. In related news, Donald Trump has nominated former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as his US Attorney General, citing her as...
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