Stormwater harvesting is a cool way to keep streets green
Research has found stormwater interception and infiltration is proving effective for a shady tree canopy in concrete urban environments.
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Joseph Shavit
- Apr 1
When it comes to sucking up carbon, not all trees are equal
Trees are a large part of the climate change solution, with their ability to suck carbon out of the atmosphere and store it.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 13
How does a single cell turn into something as majestic as a tree?
Researchers have demonstrated for the first time one way that a small molecule turns a single cell into something as large as a tree.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 3
Researchers estimate the number of tree species on Earth and how many are yet to be discovered
This new global estimate of the number of tree species is about 14% more than previous estimates of 60,000 species (2017) and 64,000 (2018).
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 15, 2021
‘Super trees’ may help save Houston … and beyond
New study establishes live oaks and American sycamores as champions among 17 "super trees" that will help make Houston more livable.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 6, 2021
Trash for Christmas Trees: How One Act of Kindness Turned Into a Holiday Tradition
She thanked me 10 times, she couldn’t stop crying," Errol Segal said. I decided after that this is a good thing do.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 28, 2021
Trees found to reduce land surface area temperatures in cities up to 12°C
Prior research has suggested that adding green spaces to cities can help reduce high air temperatures during the warm months.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 27, 2021
Canadian designer develops sustainable sneakers that grow into an apple tree
Tackling plastic pollution is the principle purpose behind the new shoe, but they also help the environment by aiding in reforestation.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 20, 2021
How a molecule turns a single cell into something as large as a tree
Researchers have demonstrated for the first time one way that a small molecule turns a single cell into something as large as a tree
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 18, 2021
Increasing CO2 levels in the atmosphere teaches old oaks new tricks
Mature oak trees will increase their rate of photosynthesis by up to a third in response to the raised CO2 levels around the world.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 18, 2021
California firefighters wrap the World's largest tree in fire-resistant blankets
Firefighters are wrapping fire-resistant blankets around ancient trees as blazes tear through California's Sequoia National Park
Joshua Shavit
- Sep 14, 2021
Could the water in bedrock save our forest ecosystems from climate change?
You can’t squeeze water from a rock. But tree roots can —and they’re doing it more frequently than scientists previously thought.
Joseph Shavit
- Aug 26, 2021
Petal to the metal: How to ‘phytomine’ high-value metals from plants
Harvesting high grade metals – such as nickel, gold, and cobalt — from plants just like any other crop is called phytomining
Joshua Shavit
- Aug 12, 2021
Planting forests may cool the planet more than previously thought
Planting trees and replenishing forests are among the simplest and most appealing natural climate solutions
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 14, 2021
Even a single tree can make a difference
A single tree along a city street or in a backyard can provide measurable cooling benefits according to a new study from American University
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 12, 2021
Designers mobilize the power of nature towards green and sustainable products
Choices made at the design stage contribute to giving more to ecosystems than taking from them.
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 10, 2021
Africa is set to get its first vertical forest
Stefano Boeri has unveiled designs for three buildings covered with pollution-absorbing trees and plants in Egypt
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 10, 2021
Open-source software helps cities more effectively plant trees in pursuit of clean air
Software to help towns and cities use street-planting to reduce citizens' exposure to air pollution has been developed by researchers
Joseph Shavit
- May 20, 2021
The Brighter 5: Five important new technology advancements towards carbon neutrality
[May. 20, 2021: Joseph Shavit] 5. Nature-inspired photocatalysis Carbon dioxide (CO2) is one of the major greenhouse gases causing global warming. If carbon dioxide could be converted into energy, it would be killing two birds with one stone in addressing the environmental issues. A joint research team led by City University of Hong Kong (CityU) has developed a new photocatalyst which can produce methane fuel (CH4) selectively and effectively from carbon dioxide using sunl
Joseph Shavit
- May 14, 2021
Sequestration: When it comes to sucking up carbon, not all trees are equal
Trees are a large part of the climate change solution, with their ability to suck carbon out of the atmosphere and store it.