Billions of cicadas are about to emerge from underground in a rare double-brood convergence

The last time that these two groups of cicadas emerged from underground together, Thomas Jefferson was president.

Chris Simon, Senior Research Scientist of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Connecticut • conversation
yesterday ~11 min

Catkins are flowering at different times as climate changes – threatening their pollination and the wildlife that feed on them

As temperatures and rainfall patterns change, the time that trees produce catkins could change and affect wildlife that rely on catkins for food.

Sven Batke, Lecturer in Biology, Edge Hill University • conversation
April 2, 2024 ~7 min


Cherry Trees to Be Removed in Washington Improvement Project

VOA Learning English • voa
March 29, 2024 ~4 min

Fighting every wildfire ensures the big fires are more extreme, and may harm forests’ ability to adapt to climate change

A new study offers a rare window into the hidden effects of aggressive fire suppression that go beyond fuel accumulation. It may even change the course of forest evolution.

Mark Kreider, Ph.D. Candidate in Forest and Conservation Science, University of Montana • conversation
March 25, 2024 ~7 min

Trees near highways cut air pollution from traffic

Trees and bushes near highways significantly reduce air pollution caused by cars, which has been linked to a host of illnesses.

Sam Fahmy-Georgia State • futurity
March 21, 2024 ~4 min

Climate-friendly beef? Argentina’s new ‘carbon-neutral’ certification could help reduce livestock emissions – if it’s done right

Cattle are major producers of methane, a potent greenhouse gas. But there are methods that can reduce their climate impact – if ranchers have incentive to use them.

Paul Winters, Professor of Global Affairs, University of Notre Dame • conversation
March 13, 2024 ~9 min

Climate-friendly beef? Argentina’s new certification could help reduce livestock emissions – if it’s done right

Cattle are major producers of methane, a potent greenhouse gas. But there are methods that can reduce their climate impact – if ranchers have incentive to use them.

Paul Winters, Professor of Global Affairs, University of Notre Dame • conversation
March 13, 2024 ~9 min

Carbon-neutral beef? Argentina’s new certification could promote more climate-friendly livestock production – if it’s done right

Cattle are major producers of methane, a potent greenhouse gas. But there are methods that can reduce their climate impact – if ranchers have incentive to use them.

Paul Winters, Professor of Global Affairs, University of Notre Dame • conversation
March 13, 2024 ~9 min


Redwood trees are growing almost as fast in the UK as their Californian cousins – new study

Their incredible resilience means they are becoming part of the UK landscape.

Mathias Disney, Reader in Remote Sensing, Department of Geography, UCL • conversation
March 13, 2024 ~7 min

Why do trees need sunlight? An environmental scientist explains photosynthesis

Trees – and all plants – harvest sunlight to gain the energy they need to live and grow.

Rebekah Stein, Assistant Professor of Environmental Science, Quinnipiac University • conversation
March 11, 2024 ~6 min

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