{
  "id": 13033183,
  "title": "In 1979, China introduced smooth cordgrass to create coastal land; it now covers about 68,000 hectares and reduces feeding space for shorebirds",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/in-1979-china-introduced-smooth-cordgrass-to-create-coastal-land-it",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-09T04:26:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times - World News",
    "slug": "hindustan-times-world-news",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/in-1979-china-introduced-smooth-cordgrass-to-create-coastal-land-it-now-covers-about-68-000-hectares-and-reduces-feeding-space-for-shorebirds-101791452080665.html"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "In 1979, China introduced smooth cordgrass to turn tidal flats into land. It now covers about 68,000 hectares, cutting feeding space for migratory shorebirds.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}