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California buys 640 acres to protect western Joshua trees
Original: California acquired 640 acres near Pioneertown for western Joshua tree conservation; climate projections
California has acquired 640 acres of land near Pioneertown in the Mojave Desert for the conservation of the western Joshua tree, whose habitat is threatened by climate change. The purchase reflects the state's broader effort to protect the iconic species, with climate projections suggesting shrinking suitable habitat across the region in the coming decades.
Why now: Conservationists and readers are paying attention as California takes concrete action to protect the Joshua tree amid rising climate concerns.
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Evidence
- California acquired 640 acres near Pioneertown for western Joshua tree conservation; climate projections · The Times of India
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