It could kill not only forest trees, but street trees as well, so people may well see some of their prime specimens going from their back gardens.

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The "biohacking" team behind the project said that in future trees could act as street lights.

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From the street, as he approached under the dark, dripping trees, his house looked impressive enough.

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Entire roofs were ripped off homes, trees were uprooted and cars overturned in the street as the wind whipped down the streets.

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Almost three years ago, the mayor had planted a tree on the same street with Jamiel and his father as part of Los Angeles' "Million Trees" initiative.

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