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If a forest has a variety of tree species, is it better at fighting climate change? A U of A study says yes

Planting trees is often a go-to action for environmental sustainability, but it turns out that it really matters what types of trees you plant — and where.

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invasive earthworms remaking forests

Invasive earthworms are remaking our forests, and climate scientists are worried

As earthworms silently devour leaf litter across the country, they are changing soils, restructuring ecosystems and depleting our forests' carbon stocks.
For Mexico’s forgotten cloud forests, sustainability and protection are key
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For Mexico’s forgotten cloud forests, sustainability and protection are key

Secondary cloud forests are vital to hydrological cycles and the prevention of soil erosion.

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In Ethiopia, women and faith drive effort to restore biodiversity
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In Ethiopia, women and faith drive effort to restore biodiversity

Firewood and charcoal make up nearly 90 percent of household energy consumption in Ethiopia, where the reliance on fuelwood has endured despite negative environmental impacts and unsustainable growth.

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