Despite facing regional threats like deforestation and wildfires, the world's forests continue to be a powerful weapon in the fight against climate change.
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Discovery of a Hybrid Lineage Offers Clues to How Trees Adapt to Climate Change
The discovery of a hybrid population of poplar trees in western Wyoming has provided insight into how natural hybridization informs the evolution of many plant species, according to a team led by Penn State researchers.
Loss of Oxygen in Lakes and Oceans a Major Threat to Ecosystems, Society, and Planet
Rensselaer researcher links aquatic deoxygenation with the broader stability of Earth’s systems.
The Most Endangered Fish Are the Least Studied
The most threatened reef fishes are also the most overlooked by scientists and the general public.
UC Irvine Earth System Scientists Discover Missing Piece in Climate Models
As the planet continues to warm due to human-driven climate change, accurate computer climate models will be key in helping illuminate exactly how the climate will continue to be altered in the years ahead.
Although Tiny, Peatland Microorganisms Have a Big Impact on Climate
Polyphenols are a diverse group of organic compounds produced by plants.