Almost half of the carbon dioxide produced on the planet is consumed by the oceans, living organisms, and plants. At the same ...

Oak trees change their fine roots and "energize" soil microbes by supplying them with a cocktail of small organic compounds, ...

Trees take centuries to respond to change. But climate change is moving much faster, and forests may not survive the gap.

Scientists have discovered that some fig trees in Kenya can absorb carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the air and turn it into ...

PILCHUCK RIVER, Snohomish County — With a thunderous roar, the Chinook helicopter emerged above the treetops. Four uprooted ...

A new study shows that simply changing how trees are arranged can boost forest growth, improve soil health, and lock away more carbon.

Plant hardiness zones are shifting northward nationwide as the country continues to warm, affecting farmers, gardeners and ...

Along the banks of creeks and rivers outside of Austin, farmers growing everything from Christmas trees to ostriches have ...

While you’re relaxing and recharging this summer, it’s good to remember that invasive species never take a break. What can ...

New research from Boston University reveals that while warmer summers can speed up tree growth, declining snowpack may slow ...

Eastgate Crossing and University Place were built in floodplains, and on top of a creek, before there were stormwater ...

A new study found trees in temperate forests aren’t as effective at absorbing carbon as some climate models assume.