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Author: Dr. Rachel Bervell

A wide, low tree branch covered in textured bark stretches diagonally across a grassy field, with sunlight filtering through dense leaves and other large trees in the background. The scene is peaceful, natural, and spacious.

When the land sickens: the public health cost of environmental rollbacks

December 11, 2025 Updated December 9, 2025

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