Why Trees Matter to Americans and the Planet
Trees provide essential benefits for climate, air and water quality, biodiversity, and public health. Americans overwhelmingly support protecting…
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Dan Lambe and the Future of Urban Forestry
Dan Lambe, CEO of the Arbor Day Foundation, is advancing urban forestry as a solution for climate resilience,…
Meadows and Grasslands: Biodiversity Hotspots and Climate Guardians
Meadows and grasslands are rich ecosystems that support plants, pollinators, birds, and mammals while delivering key services like…
Gardens in 2050: Climate-Resilient, Wild, and Productive
By 2050, gardens will be designed to withstand climate change while supporting biodiversity, food security, and human wellbeing.…
Riparian Planting: Restore Riverbanks and Stream Health
Riparian planting restores native vegetation along river and stream banks to stabilize soil, filter runoff, and improve water…
Panama’s Swimming Pygmy Sloths: Island Adaptation and Survival
On a remote Panamanian island, pygmy three-toed sloths have evolved into a tiny, mangrove-dwelling species known for swimming…
5,000 New Deep-Sea Species Found in Pacific Mining Hotspot
Scientists have identified more than 5,000 new species in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone, a deep-sea region targeted for future…
What Is Food Apartheid? Causes, Impacts, and Solutions
Food apartheid describes the deliberate, systemic barriers that limit access to healthy, affordable food in marginalized communities. This…
Summer Solstice: Meaning, Science, and Traditions
The summer solstice is the day with the most daylight in the Northern Hemisphere, caused by Earth’s 23.5-degree…
How to Stay Hopeful in the Face of Climate Chaos
Climate anxiety and grief are normal responses to a changing world, but they don’t have to lead to…