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'We can't water a forest': Switzerland is testing a forestry method to protect against wildfires

'Room for Hope' (2/6). While too many European forests have been turned into timber factories through monoculture and clear-cutting, the Swiss Confederation is testing an ancient technique that encourages cooler conditions and greater biodiversity.

'We can't water a forest': Switzerland is testing a forestry method to protect against wildfires

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Egypt to witness five-hour partial lunar eclipse covering 93% of Moon

Dubai: Egypt will witness a partial lunar eclipse early on Friday, with the Earth’s shadow covering about 93 per cent of the Moon at the phenomenon’s peak, Egyptian authorities said. The eclipse, which coincides with the full Moon of the Islamic month of Rabi Al Awwal, will last about five hours across all its phases, according to the…

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