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Capital City Fund for Investigative Journalism

Lori Rampani

Catholic University and Other Schools Drive Significant Tree Loss In D.C., Sometimes Due to Competing ‘Green’ Initiatives

CUA removed more than 300 trees to build a massive solar farm, making it District’s top deforester by every measure.
By Christine MacDonald, Lori Rampani and Trinity Orosco, published 09/16/25
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The Shade Gap: How Development Is Taking a Toll on D.C.’s Tree Canopy, Putting Human Health At Risk

Since 2020, Ward 8 has lost more healthy trees to development than any other ward.
By Christine MacDonald, Lori Rampani and Francisco Rodriguez, published 05/29/25
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