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Huge Australian bushfire was caused by unseasonal freak weather

Huge Australian bushfire was caused by unseasonal freak weather

20 March 2018

A fire in New South Wales has destroyed 69 homes, even though Australia’s fire season is over – climate change may be a factor
These searing hot chilli peppers are in danger thanks to snakes

These searing hot chilli peppers are in danger thanks to snakes

15 March 2018

The donne’ sali chilli is a major feature of the cuisine of the Mariana Islands, but thanks to an invasive snake this pepper faces an uncertain future

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