Climate change and forest harvesting will increase the concentration and flow of dissolved organic carbon in boreal streams.
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Alaskan Wildfires Influence Permafrost Recovery
Warming climate reduces permafrost's ability to recover following wildfires in Alaskan lowland forest.
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Woody Vines Limit How Much Carbon Tropical Forests Sequester
Vines called lianas, which store less carbon than trees, are winning the competition for sunlight and water.
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As Forests Age, Their Climate Effects Shift
The amount of moisture transpired from leaves increases for some tree species but drops on average.
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Reduced Emissions Lead to Clearer Skies over Alabama
Aerosol pollutants are on the decline—and so are their effects.
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Does War Influence Forest Growth?
Research focused in South Sudan shows that armed conflict can have a subtle effect on regional ecology.
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A Remote Sensing Technique for Measuring Forest Composition
A new technique to remotely sense a forest’s tree composition using airborne observations.