The Dominican Republic has struggled in recent years with rising deforestation and its effect on water supplies. Replanting has had a powerful effect on a precious resource.
The sinking Louisiana town of Isle de Jean Charles was forced to pack up and move to safer ground. Many more US towns may soon need to follow in their footsteps.
Two broods of cicadas are due to emerge from the ground this April at the same time for the first time in 200 years. It's going to be loud, messy and very interesting.