On Our Radar: Mapping Drought Stress on Plants

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By New York Times | 20 July 2012 | 186

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration creates an animation showing monthly composites of vegetation health. The places colored in shades of orange are experiencing moderate to exceptional drought conditions and correlate with areas of vegetation stress. [NOAA]. A federal appeals court upholds a 2010 rule from the Environmental Protection Agency that limits nitrogen oxide emissions near major roadways, rejecting arguments from the oil industry that the regulation goes beyond what is needed to protect public health. Read More