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  "textContent": "FIU researchers have found that some of the most common trees in Florida can significantly shield homes from extreme wind, decreasing suction forces applied to critical regions of the roof by as much as 50%. The findings are published in the Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics.",
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