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 ...

Planting more trees can help cool the planet and reduce fire risk—but where they are planted matters. According to UC Riverside researchers, tropical regions provide the most powerful climate benefits ...

Scientists are cautioning against a popular strategy to help achieve net zero carbon pollution, warning that the practice could wind up harming the environment as much as it helps. According to the ...

In 2021, The New York Times referred to trees as “stationary superheroes” in the increasingly difficult fight against climate change. As catastrophic events like wildfires, flooding and heat waves are ...

There is an old adage that says the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago and the second-best time is today. That rings true in autumn in Greater Columbus as September and October can be the best ...

Raleigh has long been known as the City of Oaks, but the region's fast-paced growth is threatening the lush canopy of trees ...

NEW YORK — Air pollution in New York City has been an ongoing concern for advocates who notice the negative health impacts it has on people, especially in the South Bronx. That's why Bronx Borough ...

CoMo Canopy plants trees for neighborhoods and nonprofits in Columbia to increase environmental sustainability in the city ...

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FAIRMONT — The number of native trees on the campus of Fairmont State University recently increased with help from a grant from the West Virginia Division of Forestry. In April, students and staff ...