{
  "id": 2833348,
  "title": "Alabama students turn old Christmas trees into Gulf Coast dune protection",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/alabama-students-turn-old-christmas-trees-into-gulf-coast-dune",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T16:22:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/in-2021-alabama-students-began-placing-discarded-christmas-trees-along-gulf-coast-dunes-to-trap-sand-each-year-about-200-students-now-add-roughly-3000-native-plants-around-them/articleshow/133441622.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Alabama's fragile sand dunes are being restored with discarded holiday trees, as students and volunteers team up to plant native vegetation along the coast. This innovative project marries sand trapping techniques with the introduction of native plants to stabilize the dunes. This effort not only protects essential infrastructure but also fosters crucial habitats for local wildlife, showcasing an…",
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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."
}