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Red liquid falls through the sky in a line behind a flying plane and partially covers trees in a dense forest
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Where Does Fire Retardant Fall in a Forest? Ask a Satellite

by Jenessa Duncombe 16 June 202316 June 2023

Knowing where fire retardant lands once it’s dropped from a plane is hard to pin down. A new remote sensing approach offers clues.

Photo of an active flame front in a forest
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Climate Change, Megafires Crush Forest Regeneration

by Nancy Averett 28 April 202328 April 2023

High-intensity fires in western states kill mature trees and their seeds while warmer, drier conditions stress seedlings. But forest managers can still intervene to change this trajectory.

Four workers dressed in neon yellow shirts dig with shovels while another supervises. They work near four unplanted trees, and a small, white building stands in the background.
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Cities Are Rethinking What Kinds of Trees They’re Planting

Kate Wheeling, freelance science writer by Kate Wheeling 18 April 20231 June 2023

U.S. cities are losing some 36 million trees every year, but hardier species can restore their canopies.

A chunk of coastal permafrost has toppled into the sea along Alaska’s northernmost shores.
Posted inEditors' Vox

What We Know and Don’t Know About Climate Tipping Elements

by Seaver Wang 12 April 202311 April 2023

As climate change continues, parts of the Earth system such as ice sheets, frozen soils, or the Amazon rainforest could shift—some quickly, some slowly—after crossing key thresholds or tipping points.

一只驼鹿站在山上,部分被灌木遮挡,背景是松树。
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驼鹿可以给森林地面降温

by Rebecca Dzombak 29 March 202329 March 2023

通过让砍伐整齐的森林变得斑驳,驼鹿在森林中创造出一个反射表面,可以反射阳光并降低温度。

A moose stands on a hill, partially occluded by shrubbery. Pine trees rise in the background.
Posted inResearch Spotlights

Munching Moose Cool Forest Floors

by Rebecca Dzombak 7 March 202329 March 2023

By making clear-cut forests patchier, moose create a reflective surface that bounces back sunlight and keeps temperatures down.

An image of a tall tree in a forest.
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The Limits to Tree Planting in the Indian Himalayas

Rishika Pardikar, Science Writer by Rishika Pardikar 6 March 20236 March 2023

The Indian government has an ambitious forestry goal. New research shows it may be out of sync with environmental and social constraints.

Illustration of the central Amazon rainforest
Posted inEditors' Vox

Why Tropical Forests Are Important for Our Well-Being

by Laura Borma 3 March 20237 June 2023

Tropical forests play a critical role in supporting human well-being, food security, and the maintenance of biodiversity.

Evergreen trees below a snow-capped mountain range partially obscured by fog and clouds.
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Boreal Trees May Grow Faster Due to Climate Change

by Saima May Sidik 21 February 202321 February 2023

Enhanced tree growth could significantly offset carbon emissions, but some researchers say it’s not enough to compete with forest disturbances.

Three ants crawl on a vine. The ants and the vine are seen in silhouette with a yellow sunset behind them.
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Ants Aren’t Adapting to Warmer Temperatures

Kimberly M. S. Cartier, News Writing and Production Intern for Eos.org by Kimberly M. S. Cartier 17 February 202317 February 2023

Foraging in hotter-than-desired temperatures could negatively affect ants’ biology and the forest ecosystems that they support.

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