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Saudi Arabia restores 1 million hectares of land, plants over 159 million trees under green initiative | World News

[ad_1] Saudi Arabia restores 1 million hectares of land, plants over 159 million trees under green initiative/Representative Image Saudi Arabia has marked a major environmental milestone, transforming degraded land into green cover at scale. The progress reflects a long-term national push to restore ecosystems, expand vegetation and tackle desertification.Saudi Arabia has restored one million hectares […]

The crooked forest: Why 400 trees in Poland are bent exactly to the north | World News

[ad_1] PC: Gryfino Forest District In northwestern Poland lies the Crooked Forest (Krzywy Las), a protected grove of approximately 400 Scots pines (Pinus sylvestris) that grow up in a way that doesn’t conform to nature. The trees were planted around 1930, and each tree has a sharp 90-degree bend at the base, all of which […]

Why Greenland has almost ‘no trees’ and what makes it so unusual; the reason will shock you | World News

[ad_1] When we consider the land on Earth, we generally associate it with forests, greenery, and trees. However, there is a particular location on Earth where this is not the case. The location is Greenland. This is because, despite it being the biggest island in the world, there is no presence of trees or forests […]

Think planting trees will save the planet from global warming? Science says it’s not that simple |

[ad_1] Planting trees is often described as a simple way to deal with climate change. The idea is easy to understand. Trees take in carbon dioxide and store it. Forests also support wildlife and help regulate water systems. Because of this, many governments and companies have promised to plant large numbers of trees. The expectation […]

Scientists capture trees glowing with electricity during thunderstorms |

[ad_1] For the first time, scientists have filmed high-speed video of a phenomenon where trees emit an electrical glow by generating sparks during thunderstorms. The results of a study published in Geophysical Research Letters show that the trees’ branches can emit faint blue light known as corona discharge, thanks to sensors and cameras deployed in […]

Ghost trees rising from ice: The 100-year-old earthquake that created Kazakhstan’s eerie underwater forest | World News

[ad_1] The story of nature tucked away in Kazakhstan’s Tian Shan Mountains, Kaindy Lake, seems like something out of a dream. Tree trunks poke eerily out of the water, ghostly and silent. It’s strange. Almost unreal. Locals and travellers alike are drawn to it, though, curious to see a forest frozen in time. Over a […]

Can extreme winter really cause trees to ‘explode’? The science behind the viral phenomenon |

[ad_1] Can extreme winter really cause trees to ‘explode’? /Image: X Across parts of the world, winter has settled in hard. Sub-zero temperatures, sudden freezes, and heavy snow are affecting many regions, and with them an unexpected side effect: sharp cracking sounds echoing through parks, streets, and back gardens. Online, dramatic videos capturing the noise, […]

Dubai to plant 20,000 trees across the city to mark 20 years of Sheikh Mohammed’s leadership | World News

[ad_1] Dubai Municipality and KHDA will plant 20,000 trees across the city to mark 20 years of Sheikh Mohammed’s leadership/Image: WAM Dubai is marking two decades of visionary leadership under His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum with an ambitious environmental initiative. Across parks, neighbourhoods, and schools, 20,000 trees will soon be planted, reflecting […]

Doerner Fir on fire: One of world’s tallest trees burns from inside; 50 feet lost, cause unknown

[ad_1] Firefighters in Oregon are battling a blaze inside one of the world’s tallest trees – the Doerner Fir – a coastal Douglas Fir standing over 325 feet tall and believed to be more than 450 years old, reported news agency AP.The fire, which began on Saturday in Coos County in Oregon’s coast range, has […]

St. Louis tornado: Violent storm leaves trail of wreckage; flips cars, topples trees, destroys buildings – watch video

[ad_1] A powerful wave of storms swept across parts of the US’ Midwest and South on Friday, leaving at least 21 people dead and dozens injured.Kentucky and Missouri were hit hardest, with severe tornadoes destroying homes, flipping cars, and leaving communities reeling from widespread devastation.In Kentucky, at least 14 people were killed. Nine of those […]