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Sprinkling limestone on farms may offer an unexpected climate win

Farmers spread lime on pastures to improve the quality of the soil Wayne HUTCHINSON/Alamy The centuries-old practice of spreading crushed…

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Pamukkale: Turkey’s ‘cotton castle’ of white limestone that inspired an ancient cult

QUICK FACTS Name: Travertines of Pamukkale Location: Denizli province, southwest Turkey Coordinates: 37.92387293371705, 29.123346443836517 Why it’s incredible: Despite their snowy…

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