Mass. needs to thin its exploding deer population. Could Sunday hunting help?

Running a state flooded by deer, Governor Healey has thrown her support behind the controversial measure to allow hunting on ...
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How Nashville’s ice storm spiraled into a deadly weekslong disaster

From Jan. 25 to Feb. 10, power outages affected about 230,000 homes in Nashville, five people died and tens of thousands of trees were damaged.
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Exploding trees are going viral online. Here's why Connecticut trees aren't at risk.

Amid a deep freeze that has settled in across much of the country in the wake of this past weekend's winter storm, social media has come ablaze with reports of "exploding trees" due to the cold. Those ...
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Down the Garden Path: ‘Exploding’ trees are a rare thing

A loud popping noise is caused when trees crack due to the expansion of water in the tree. This expansion can put pressure on the bark which eventually cracks, creating a loud pop. The short answer is ...
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Here’s what happens that could cause trees to ‘explode’ in cold weather

DETROIT (WWJ) – A rumor regarding “exploding trees” has been circulating online, but experts said that is not exactly what happens to trees in cold weather. Bert Cregg is a professor of horticulture ...