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Scientific Chicago: Emerald Ash Borer

WTTW News | September 21, 2010, 7:00 pm

A hungry insect is devastating Illinois' ash trees. Jay Shefsky introduces us to some researchers who are trying to understand the emerald ash borer--and find an ash tree that can co-exist with the pervasive pest.

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