Walking along the banks of a river, through a young forest, or along a city street, there is a tree that stands out from the rest. At first glance it might appear to be just another paper birch, but ...

Climate change is a persistent and growing challenge to plant life on our planet. Changes to the environment that plants are unaccustomed to affect how they grow, putting them much at risk.

The classic and trusted book “Fifty Common Trees of Indiana” by T.E. Shaw was published in 1956 as a user-friendly guide to local species. Nearly 70 years later, the publication has been updated ...

The omnipresent nature of plastic waste threatens the environment in all sorts of ways, particularly as it is broken down into tiny fragments known as microplastics. This includes contaminating soil ...

Q: Am I the only one whose birch tree has suffered this winter? It bloomed beautifully, but now half of it is dead and has almost no leaves. Should I call an arborist? Can this tree be saved? A: This ...

Air pollution from diesel exhaust, brake dust, and other particles thrust into the air by cars on multilane highways has measurable effects on health—increasing the risk of asthma, heart disease, and ...