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Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies said it was "a landmark step forward for Wales" with the climate and nature emergences "intensifying around us".

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

Every time periodical cicadas arrive in the United States, they bring a sense of wonder with them — their long intervals underground and their perfectly timed mass emergences are fascinating, even to experts.

From Seattle Times • May 13, 2024

Yet, the 2024 emergences are not being overhyped, say scientists.

From Slate • Apr. 14, 2024

But scientists are warning that early cicada emergences could become more frequent as climate change ushers in earlier springs and longer periods of warmth.

From National Geographic • Sep. 5, 2023

The enemy has surprised me—but the only remedy in such emergences, is to show a good countenance.

From The Heiress; a comedy, in five acts by Burgoyne, John