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Tree planting in city centres needs to "go harder and go faster" in order to help keep them cool ahead of future deadly heatwaves, an expert has said. Scientists working on the problem have said ...
The leaves of some tree species emit isoprene as a byproduct of photosynthesis, though no one is quite sure why. With oaks, emissions tend to increase exponentially with heat, at least until air ...
If everyone sticks to this pledge, it could result in 175 million new trees every year. Decarbonizing air travel will not be easy, but one B.C. seaplane company seems undaunted.
The Current How some trees could protect kids from air pollution linked to Alzheimer's: scientist Barbara Maher’s findings are featured in the new documentary ‘Something in the Air’ ...
Nearly two years after the devastating wildfires swept through Lahaina and Kula, one of Lahaina's most well-known landmarks ...
Trees are smarter than you think, and the evidence is found in their unique ways they disperse their seeds. Cottonwood trees release white tufts that float in the air – a dreamy sight until you ...
Beyond the chemical reaction a real tree could have on the air in your home, “when you’re bringing a tree, you’re bringing in a microbial community in addition to the tree,” Poppendieck said.
The survey — for which 221 responses were received — had four options to choose from. It revealed that a majority of voters — ...