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- Apr 1, 2022
When it comes to sucking up carbon, not all trees are equal


- Mar 13, 2022
How does a single cell turn into something as majestic as a tree?


- Feb 3, 2022
Researchers estimate the number of tree species on Earth and how many are yet to be discovered


- Dec 15, 2021
‘Super trees’ may help save Houston … and beyond


- Dec 6, 2021
Trash for Christmas Trees: How One Act of Kindness Turned Into a Holiday Tradition


- Nov 28, 2021
Trees found to reduce land surface area temperatures in cities up to 12°C


- Nov 27, 2021
Canadian designer develops sustainable sneakers that grow into an apple tree


- Nov 20, 2021
How a molecule turns a single cell into something as large as a tree


- Oct 18, 2021
Increasing CO2 levels in the atmosphere teaches old oaks new tricks


- Sep 18, 2021
California firefighters wrap the World's largest tree in fire-resistant blankets


- Sep 14, 2021
Could the water in bedrock save our forest ecosystems from climate change?


- Aug 26, 2021
Petal to the metal: How to ‘phytomine’ high-value metals from plants


- Aug 12, 2021
Planting forests may cool the planet more than previously thought


- Jul 14, 2021
Even a single tree can make a difference


- Jul 12, 2021
Designers mobilize the power of nature towards green and sustainable products


- Jul 10, 2021
Africa is set to get its first vertical forest


- Jul 10, 2021
Open-source software helps cities more effectively plant trees in pursuit of clean air


- May 20, 2021
The Brighter 5: Five important new technology advancements towards carbon neutrality


- May 14, 2021
Sequestration: When it comes to sucking up carbon, not all trees are equal