populations

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That means it takes a long time for Joshua tree populations to shift to cooler, higher-elevation areas.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Several counties there have smaller populations now than they did in the 19th century.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

Hedgehog populations have declined dramatically across Europe in recent decades.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Researchers say the discovery could improve earthquake models used to estimate seismic hazards along underwater faults around the world, including regions closer to major coastal populations.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

The nonprofit Pew Charitable Trusts reports that prison populations in at least ten states are expected to increase by 25 percent or more between 2006 and 2011.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander