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New study finds clear‑cut logging can dramatically increase flood risk

Spencer Pearson-Atkins, University of British Columbia; Xu Jian (Joe) Yu, University of British Columbia, and Younes Alila, University…

bySpencer Pearson Atkins

July 13, 2026