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Tree crops as a key to biodiversity, climate, and sustainable agriculture
Cacao plantation - Tree crops such as these offer important sources of income for local people and can - with sustainable strategies - protect biodiversity
Tree crops as a key to biodiversity, climate, and sustainable agricultureClimate

Tree crops as a key to biodiversity, climate, and sustainable agriculture

In Brief: Tree crops, including apple, olive, coffee, and cacao, span over 183 million hectares worldwide but remain undervalued in agricultural policies despite their significant…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 15, 2025 Full article
Climate Science Digest: January 6, 2025
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Climate Science Digest: January 6, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: January 6, 2025

In this article: Feeling the heat across the Middle EastFloods linked to rise in US deaths from several major causesTiny plants reveal big potential for…
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Climate Science Digest: December 18, 2024
Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects
Climate Science Digest: December 18, 2024NewsScience

Climate Science Digest: December 18, 2024

Mountain permafrost is warming across Europe Roman Oester | SLF - Permafrost temperatures in Europe's mountain regions are rising steadily, in some cases by more…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 19, 2024 Full article
Human activity reshapes Brazilโ€™s forests, driving shifts in tree species and ecosystem roles
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Human activity reshapes Brazilโ€™s forests, driving shifts in tree species and ecosystem rolesScience

Human activity reshapes Brazilโ€™s forests, driving shifts in tree species and ecosystem roles

In Brazilian forests shaped by human activity, a shift in tree species dominance is underway. Fast-growing, small-seeded species are flourishing in areas with significant deforestation…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 10, 2024 Full article
Climate Science Digest: November 26, 2024
Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects
Climate Science Digest: November 26, 2024NewsScience

Climate Science Digest: November 26, 2024

Global heatwave hotspots defy climate models The increasing severity and frequency of heatwaves worldwide have become a significant concern, with a recent study mapping global…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskNovember 27, 2024 Full article
Climate Science Digest: November 25, 2024
Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects
Climate Science Digest: November 25, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: November 25, 2024

Wildfire smoke exposure linked to increased dementia risk A large-scale study involving more than 1.2 million members of Kaiser Permanente Southern California revealed a concerning…
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Building climate resilient cocoa farming in West Africa
Building climate resilient cocoa farming in West AfricaScience

Building climate resilient cocoa farming in West Africa

Agroforestry systems, which integrate trees and shrubs into farming, are vital to achieving sustainable cocoa production in West Africa where 70 percent of the world…
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What are the belowground responses to long-term soil warming among different types of trees?
What are the belowground responses to long-term soil warming among different types of trees?Science

What are the belowground responses to long-term soil warming among different types of trees?

Through a 20-year experiment, investigators have shown how different trees adjust their strategies for acquiring nutrients through their roots as soil warms with climate change.…
SourceSourceNovember 20, 2024 Full article
Trees show resilience in adapting to climate change
Trees show resilience in adapting to climate changeScience

Trees show resilience in adapting to climate change

Climate change poses significant challenges to plant life, threatening ecosystems worldwide. Researchers at Michigan State Universityโ€™s Walker lab, part of the U.S. Department of Energy…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 19, 2024 Full article
Climate change could decimate up to 68% of the worldโ€™s rare temperate rainforests by 2100
Climate change could decimate up to 68% of the worldโ€™s rare temperate rainforests by 2100Climate

Climate change could decimate up to 68% of the worldโ€™s rare temperate rainforests by 2100

The worldโ€™s temperate rainforests, rare ecosystems found only in cool, moist climates, are facing unprecedented threats from climate change, according to new research by scientists…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 12, 2024 Full article
Climate Science Digest: November 7, 2024
Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects
Climate Science Digest: November 7, 2024NewsScience

Climate Science Digest: November 7, 2024

New fungal spore calendar offers crucial aid for allergy and asthma sufferers Researchers in Leicester have created England's first comprehensive fungal spore calendar, a tool…
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How many trees does it take to cool a city?
How many trees does it take to cool a city?Science

How many trees does it take to cool a city?

Millbrook, NY | Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies Cities around the globe are increasingly experiencing dangerous heat as urban concrete and asphalt amplify rising temperatures.…
SourceSourceNovember 5, 2024 Full article
Landmark study reveals unexpected growth of CO2 sinks in permafrost forests
Landmark study reveals unexpected growth of CO2 sinks in permafrost forestsClimate

Landmark study reveals unexpected growth of CO2 sinks in permafrost forests

A pioneering 20-year study led by researchers from Osaka Metropolitan University, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, has revealed new insights…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskOctober 31, 2024 Full article
Future-proofing Miamiโ€™s tree canopy: adapting to rising heat
Future-proofing Miamiโ€™s tree canopy: adapting to rising heatScience

Future-proofing Miamiโ€™s tree canopy: adapting to rising heat

New research indicates that to keep Miamiโ€™s tree canopy resilient, tropical species may be the best option for local municipalities and environmental leaders to consider.…
SourceSourceOctober 15, 2024 Full article
Ancient resilience: european forest trees retain genetic diversity despite climate shifts
Ancient resilience: european forest trees retain genetic diversity despite climate shiftsScience

Ancient resilience: european forest trees retain genetic diversity despite climate shifts

Seven common European forest tree species have managed to maintain significant genetic diversity over millions of years, even as they weathered drastic environmental changes during…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 14, 2024 Full article
Ancient log discovery points to new climate change strategy
Ancient log discovery points to new climate change strategyClimate

Ancient log discovery points to new climate change strategy

A newly published study in Science reveals how a 3,775-year-old log could help refine a novel approach to combating climate change. The research, led by…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 29, 2024 Full article
How climate change is impacting global food and timber supply competition
How climate change is impacting global food and timber supply competitionClimate

How climate change is impacting global food and timber supply competition

Climate change is set to significantly disrupt the global balance between land used for food production and timber harvesting, according to a new study by…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreAugust 29, 2024 Full article
Urban trees suffer more from heat and drought than rural trees, study finds
Urban trees suffer more from heat and drought than rural trees, study findsScience

Urban trees suffer more from heat and drought than rural trees, study finds

By CUNY ASRC A new study published in Ecological Applications details how trees in New York City and Boston are more negatively impacted by heat…
SourceSourceAugust 12, 2024 Full article
How well will different US forests remove atmospheric carbon in the future?
How well will different US forests remove atmospheric carbon in the future?ClimateNews

How well will different US forests remove atmospheric carbon in the future?

By Wiley Forests absorb carbon by capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, making forest carbon stocks an important resource against climate change. In research published…
SourceSourceAugust 7, 2024 Full article
Trees reveal climate surprise: bark removes methane from the atmosphere
Trees reveal climate surprise: bark removes methane from the atmosphereClimateScience

Trees reveal climate surprise: bark removes methane from the atmosphere

By University of Birmingham Tree bark surfaces play an important role in removing methane gas from the atmosphere, according to a study published in Nature.…
SourceSourceJuly 25, 2024 Full article
Heat-sensitive trees move uphill seeking climate change respite
Heat-sensitive trees move uphill seeking climate change respiteClimateScience

Heat-sensitive trees move uphill seeking climate change respite

By University of Birmingham Trees in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest are migrating in search of more favourable temperatures with species in mountain forests moving uphill…
SourceSourceJuly 23, 2024 Full article
Study examines urban forests across the United States
Study examines urban forests across the United StatesScience

Study examines urban forests across the United States

Researchers find trees in parks are more drought-tolerant than species near homes. By Dartmouth College In recent years, tree-planting campaigns have been underway in the…
SourceSourceJuly 13, 2024 Full article