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Eleven trees have been killed over the past several years near Lake Tahoe by a strong-smelling, unidentified substance, with another 16 trees attacked this year.

New York City is funding an AI mapping project to combat heat and guide new tree planting efforts. The initiative, led by Cornell Tech researchers, aims to identify neighborhoods needing more trees to reduce stormwater runoff, improve air quality, and lower temperatures during heat waves.

A severe storm caused damage in a Miami Gardens neighborhood, tearing through a carport on Northwest 26th Avenue and 156th Street. Fences, trees, and a resident’s window were also damaged by flying debris, though no injuries were reported.

A deadly fungal disease threatening trees has been discovered in five Long Island towns. Krista McNally is reporting on the fungus.

The Karnataka High Court has directed the state government not to dispossess HMT from its land and instructed the company not to fell trees. The court's order aims to prevent both displacement and deforestation.

A Boulder couple is addressing climate change by growing and distributing trees. Their efforts aim to support Colorado's forests, which are facing significant challenges, through a garden that cultivates hope via seedlings.

A man is dead after a single-vehicle crash near a coffee shop in Nashville on Tuesday morning. The vehicle veered off the road, hitting multiple trees and a pole before landing in front of a Dutch Bros. location. The cause of the crash remains unknown.

Cleanup efforts are ongoing in Catawba County after storms caused trees to fall onto homes. A homeowner reported having multiple people at his residence to watch the World Cup final during the incident.

An electricity company warned residents to avoid taking shelter under trees and to stay away from electricity poles, power lines, and other electrical installations during storms to prevent electrical hazards.

Teens and activists are chaining themselves to trees in California to oppose a school district's plan to clear toxic soil. The effort aims to save nearly 200 trees in Pasadena schools, 18 months after the Eaton Fire.

A Kentucky man was required to pay thousands of dollars after illegally cutting down trees in Tennessee. The incident highlights the legal consequences of taking property that does not belong to him.

The mayor of Paramus, N.J., declared a local State of Emergency due to extensive damage from a severe storm on the evening of the Fourth of July. The storm caused trees to topple, with some falling onto power lines or blocking homes.

Almost 80,000 people in Metro Detroit lost power after severe storms with 60-70 mph wind gusts caused trees and power lines to fall.

Earth is home to 20 million insect species, three times more than previously estimated. This conclusion was reached using bug traps, epidemiology, and tree-based calculations to analyze biodiversity.

Scientists are studying how trees respond to hotter, drier conditions caused by climate change. The research focuses on understanding why some trees might fall during extreme heat.

A UCLA study found that high-severity wildfires in California now burn 30 times more area than in 1985, killing large numbers of trees.

A Quebec town west of Montreal has officially recognized trees as living beings with rights, marking a first in Quebec and Canada according to an environmental organization.

A study suggests trees may store less planet-heating carbon than previously hoped, as photosynthesis does not always lead to wood growth. Researchers analyzed 137 sites across the US and found trees stopped growing months before photosynthesis ceased.

Researchers found that the remains of foundation species like oysters, corals, and trees can significantly influence ecosystems long after their death, either supporting or hindering future generations. The study, published in Science Advances, analyzed 10 ecosystems and revealed that dead species often modify physical structures or resource availability, challenging previous assumptions about their ecological roles.

The article discusses a new book by an ecologist who significantly influenced global understanding of trees. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of how forests function.

Friends of the Lake District announce plans to plant thousands of trees and hedgerows to create new habitats and enhance biodiversity in the region.

The article emphasizes that both natural solutions like trees and technological methods are crucial for mitigating carbon emissions. It argues that different carbon-removal approaches address distinct challenges and that opposing these methods could hinder progress.

New Zealand has declared a state of emergency in Wellington due to severe flooding. The floods have caused vehicles to be submerged, trees to be uprooted, and houses to be damaged by landslides.

New Zealand has declared a state of emergency in Wellington due to severe flooding. The floods caused vehicles to be submerged, trees to be uprooted, and houses to be damaged by landslides.