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Economics1h 35m ago

An invasive insect, potentially sold with a flowering tree from Costco, threatens California's $73-billion wine industry.

California

Who
Costco, state officials
What
An invasive insect, potentially sold with a flowering tree from Costco, threatens California's $73-billion wine industry.
When
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:26:28 GMT · 1h 35m ago
Where
California ·
Why
The insect is capable of causing major damage to the environment and the economy.
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How this affects you

California's significant wine industry faces potential economic damage due to an invasive insect infestation linked to a product sold at Costco.

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