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  "id": 6798915,
  "title": "Canada used recycled Christmas trees to restore Niagara River fish habitat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/canada-used-recycled-christmas-trees-to-restore-niagara-river-fish",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-11T11:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/after-over-75-of-niagara-river-coastal-wetlands-were-lost-canada-anchored-recycled-christmas-trees-into-the-riverbed-restoration-has-now-created-1-64-km-of-fish-habitat/articleshow/134059865.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "In an innovative approach, conservation teams are utilizing recycled Christmas trees to rejuvenate the coastal wetlands of Niagara River. This dynamic initiative, launched in 2016, spans over 1.64 kilometers, serving to calm wave action and lower erosion rates. By restoring vital aquatic habitats, the project aims to enhance the ecosystem, leading to a remarkable increase in both fish and…",
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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."
}