The amazing system plants use to shape their roots and why it could help protect crops from climate change
A team of scientists unravelled the mystery of how plant roots make the most of soil moisture.
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Is Santa’s sleigh zero carbon? The answer lies in reindeer poo
A tale of gassy reindeer and psychedelic mushrooms.
In the Arctic, planting more trees actually makes the world warmer
Tree planting can help address the climate and biodiversity crises – but only in the right circumstances.
Can we really prevent floods by planting more trees?
The mechanisms are there - but where’s the evidence?
How urban farmers are learning to grow food without soil or natural light
Hydroponics and aquaponics are already being used by the agriculture industry – is it time urban farmers got on board?
Why coping with heavy rain in Scotland’s whisky country shows how to save water for the summer
Capturing floodwater in the winter could help avoid summer droughts, research suggests.
Five surprising ways that trees help prevent flooding
Trees act like sponges because their roots help soil to absorb water, plus trunks are a natural barrier to floodwaters.
Explainer: what dust from the Sahara does to you and the planet
How the dustiest place on Earth fuels the biodiversity of the Amazon and causes mud rain in Europe.
How unexploded bombs cause environmental damage – and why climate change exacerbates the problem
One of the main ways conflict leads to environmental harm is by leaving behind unexploded weapons and ammunition.
Four reasons why restoring nature is the most important endeavour of our time
We must turn pledges into immediate action and restore our ecosystems on a global level.
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