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Residents in Dunedin, Florida, are expressing their discontent over the removal of trees along County Road 1 and Curlew Road by Duke Energy. Liz Murtagh, a concerned resident, expressed her disappointment, stating that the tree cutting has created an unsightly appearance and diminished the town’s beauty. Murtagh advocates for Duke Energy to cease tree removal and invest in burying their cables instead. The company released a statement emphasizing their responsibility to provide reliable power and the necessity of vegetation management to prevent outages. They have arborists on staff and work in collaboration with homeowners. While some residents may find the appearance of the trimmed trees aesthetically unappealing, others acknowledge the importance of the maintenance to minimize outages. Residents who consented to tree removal, like Kathleen Ramsey, understand the long-term benefits of preventing tree-related power failures. However, they mourn the loss of shade and protection provided by the trees.

In late April, torrential rainfall caused catastrophic flooding in southern China. As of Monday, over 83,000 people have been evacuated and 1.6 million are without electricity. The flooding has claimed the lives of at least four people, with 10 others still missing. The Pearl River Delta region has been particularly hard-hit, with floodwaters reaching the second story of buildings in some areas.