Joseph ShavitMar 11, 2021Mapping the best places to plant trees could help to combat climate changeReforestation could help to combat climate change, but whether and where to plant trees is a complex choice with many conflicting factors.
Joseph ShavitFeb 27, 2021The Brighter 5: Five important new technology advancements towards carbon neutralityToday The Brighter 5 brings you a list of the five most disruptive and promising new technology advancements towards carbon neutrality.
Joseph ShavitJan 29, 2021Scientists look to soils to learn how forests affect air quality, climate changeTrees are often heralded as the heroes of environmental mitigation. They remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, which slows the pace...
Joseph ShavitJan 28, 2021New research key to developing sturdier construction material and more climate efficient treesA genetic engineering method makes it possible to observe how woody cell walls are built in plants.
Joseph ShavitJan 25, 2021Street trees close to the home may reduce the risk of depressionDepression, especially in urban areas, is on the rise, now more than ever. Mental health outcomes are influenced by, among other things