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Environment & Natural Resources

Stories about energy, the environment, and natural resources from across Texas.

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David Martin Davies
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TPR
As of Thursday, Texas has confirmed 19 cases of New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite that could cause nearly $2 billion in annual economic losses. Wildlife experts warn that deer may be especially vulnerable because there is no proven way to treat them in the wild.