trees
Coverage of trees in the Nexus archive.
- State of Emergency declared in Paramus
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 80K in Metro Detroit without power after heat wave, storms
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 we thought
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.
- Why some trees might fall during extreme heat
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.
- High-severity wildfires burn 30 times more area than in 1985, UCLA study finds
A UCLA study found that high-severity wildfires in California now burn 30 times more area than in 1985, killing large numbers of trees.
- Quebec town recognizes trees as living beings with rights
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.
- Trees may store less planet-heating carbon than hoped, study suggests
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.
- The hidden legacy of dead species
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.
- A root-and-branch account of how forests work
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.
- Thousands of trees creating habitat 'powerhouses'
Friends of the Lake District announce plans to plant thousands of trees and hedgerows to create new habitats and enhance biodiversity in the region.
- Why both trees and technology are important in the race to mitigate carbon emissions
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 declares state of emergency in Wellington as floods hit
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 declares state of emergency in Wellington as floods hit
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.