Trees have become a hidden source of air pollution in Los Angeles

Vehicle emissions in California have steadily declined over the years as environmental policies and advancing technology clean up traffic exhaust. Yet, since 2010, microscopic particulate matter and ground-level ozone have stubbornly refused to decline, thanks to an increase in “secondary sources.” Some of these sources include the trees and shrubs that make our city streets … Read more

Game-Changer for Global Warming: Plants Release Carbon Earlier Than Expected

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A new study reveals that the carbon stored by plants worldwide is more volatile and vulnerable to the effects of climate change than previously thought. The research, led by Dr. Heather Graven, from Imperial College London, shows that current climate models significantly underestimate how much CO2 is absorbed by vegetation each year and overestimate its … Read more