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Changing How We Farm Might Protect Wild Mammals—and Fight Climate Change

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They disperse seeds, pollinate, and transfer nutrients across landscapes, supporting healthy plant populations, and they alter their environments in ways that enhance biodiversity. Deer, for example, help cycle nutrients and fertilize soil. In addition to every species’ inherent value, mammals are vital in the natural order.

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How Crop Insurance Prevents Some Farmers From Adapting to Climate Change

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He planted wheat and other grains directly into the meadows and relied solely on rainfall for much of his acreage. Farmers can be penalized for under-fertilizing, under-watering, keeping a cover crop in the ground for too long, and not growing in distinct rows, according to interviews with farmers and insurance experts.

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