{
  "id": 18689494,
  "title": "Scientists discover Europe's ancient forests were nothing like we imagined",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/scientists-discover-europes-ancient-forests-were-nothing-like-we",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-11-07T09:44:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ScienceDaily",
    "slug": "sciencedaily",
    "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/11/261104012333.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Scientists have uncovered evidence that Europe was dominated for more than 20 million years by open woodlands, colorful meadows, and large grazing animals, not the dense forests long considered its natural state. The surprising discovery challenges modern reforestation strategies, suggesting that planting thick forests could actually harm the biodiversity conservationists hope to protect.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}