Trees that can tolerate soil pollution are also better at defending themselves against pests and pathogens. 'It looks like the very act of tolerating chemical pollution may give trees an advantage ...

Tree rings show scale of Arctic pollution is worse than previously thought Date: September 25, 2020 Source: University of Cambridge Summary: The largest-ever study of tree rings from Norilsk in ...

But tree pollution has its downsides, too, because it can contribute to high ozone levels near the ground, said NASA's Earth Observatory. High ground-level ozone can trap heat and exacerbate ...

Barwise and Kumar identified 12 influential traits among 61 tree species that are beneficial for the construction for pollution-fighting green barriers. The best trees feature small leaves, dense ...

In their study, reported in the journal Nature Geoscience, the group built climate models to measure estimated local temperature changes after planting trees with and without drops in air ...

Trees and bushes planted near highways do more than improve the scenery. A new Georgia State University study finds they significantly reduce air pollution caused by motor vehicles, which has been ...

Trees do more than just clear the air and provide shade from the hot summer sun. Though no panacea, they can make cities like Baltimore healthier, a recent study suggests.Using computer modeling ...

Trees that can tolerate soil pollution are also better at defending themselves against pests and pathogens. 'It looks like the very act of tolerating chemical pollution may give trees an advantage ...