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Some Urban Trees Suffer Under Climate Stress

by Saima May Sidik 17 September 20246 October 2025

Heat and drought hit trees in Boston and New York City harder than those in their rural counterparts.

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Neighborhood Strategies Inform Boston’s First Urban Forest Plan

by Iris Crawford 8 September 202222 March 2023

The city prioritizes equity and inclusion as it incorporates tree coverage into climate resiliency efforts.

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Hazardous Air Pollutants Found in Cooking Stove Gas

Jenessa Duncombe, Staff Writer by Jenessa Duncombe 19 July 202222 December 2022

A Boston study revealed that natural gas piped into homes contained 21 toxins on the EPA’s hazardous air pollutant list.

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How Do Trees Respond to Climate Change? Clues from an Arboretum

by U. Chrobak 13 December 20166 March 2023

The rich diversity of trees at arboreta may allow scientists to home in on the specific traits that allow trees to grow faster or slower in response to warming temperatures.

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