Trees

Metropolitan areas tend to be significantly warmer than surrounding rural areas because of human activities, infrastructure, and the lack of vegetation. Asphalt, concrete, and dark rooftops absorb sunlight during the day and slowly release it at night. This raises temperatures by 1 to as much as 7 degrees during the day and 2-5 degrees at night. This is known as the urban heat island effect.

Few people may have seen St. Elmo’s Fire, the mythical glow that appears on structures and ships at sea during thunderstorms.But a team of researchers has discovered the fabled phenomenon is quite common. You just need the right equipment to see it.And we’ll discuss two recent landmark court decisions against social media companies that are part of the national discussion over the negative impacts of tech on young people.

Few people may have seen St. Elmo’s Fire, the mythical glow that appears on structures and ships at sea during thunderstorms.But a team of researchers has discovered the fabled phenomenon is quite common. You just need the right equipment to see it.And we’ll discuss two recent landmark court decisions against social media companies that are part of the national discussion over the negative impacts of tech on young people.

Forests are fundamental to life on Earth. They store carbon dioxide, regulate water cycles, stabilize soils, and provide habitat for countless species. Forests also supply people with food, wood, and shade that helps cool communities during hot weather.

The Uihlein Foundation in Lake Placid is partnering with the Ausable Freshwater Center on a project to determine which native trees are best for river and stream bank stabilization

Suzanne Simard is one of the world's leading forest ecologist who forever changed how people view trees and their connections to one another and to other…

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has awarded a grant to Newburgh to improve the city’s urban forest.The funds will be used to…

At their meeting this week, Burlington city councilors approved entering a contract with a private company that would sell the carbon offsets resulting…

Richard Powers spent a year under the redwoods of California. That reflection led to his novel, "The Overstory," about the world of trees and a band of…

Berkshire residents may have noticed that the county has been blanketed in fluff this spring. WAMC asked the hard questions to find out what’s behind the…