Tag: Forests
Trees can’t get up and walk away, but forests can
She has found that trees that are better suited to warmer and drier conditions are slowly replacing those…
Forests’ vanishing snow is also bad news for carbon storage
Forests around the world are facing a significant challenge as winter snowpacks dwindle due to rising global temperatures.…
Carbon-offset schemes aren’t prepared for forests to burn
Forests play a crucial role in mitigating climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Forest-based carbon-offset…
See Earth’s Forests as Never Before in Biomass Satellite’s First Images
The European Space Agency's Biomass satellite is revolutionizing our understanding of Earth's forests and ecosystems. Using advanced radar…
The Trump admin claims roads in forests prevent wildfires. Researchers disagree.
The study found that while roads can be useful for accessing remote forests for fire management, they can…
Your favorite campgrounds, hiking trails, and forests could soon be up for auction
The U.S. Senate is currently considering a controversial proposal as part of the tax and spending bill promoted…
How 3 years of war have ravaged Ukraine’s forests, and the people who depend on them
But the ongoing conflict has transformed these beneficial fires into destructive blazes, with almost 5 million acres burned…
Defining and renovating our forests
On a chilly March morning, James Hand, operations manager for Forestry and Land Scotland, greeted me in Stirling.…
As Oceans Warm, Scientists Fight to Save Lush Kelp Forests
Exploring the Mysteries of Kelp Forests As I plunged into the depths of the ocean, camera in hand,…
Metaphysical Portals Emerge Within Forests in Eli McMullen’s Otherworldly Paintings — Colossal
Eli McMullen is an artist based in Richmond, Virginia who delves into the mystical realms that lie between…
Images capture the timeless beauty of America’s ancient forests
Bristlecone Pine Forest, CaliforniaMitch Epstein The beauty of ancient forests in California is captured through the lens of…
Our avocado obsession is destroying Mexico’s forests. Is this a fix?
Avocados have become a staple in American cuisine, with their creamy texture and versatile uses making them a…