In 2021, Australian filmmaker Beau Miles set out on a challenge that sounded more like an endurance test than a conservation project: plant one tree every minute for 24 hours straight. By the time the clock ran out, he had planted 1,440 saplings across a patch of farmland in West Gippsland, Victoria. Four years later, […]
Environment
EU Forests Absorb One-Third Less CO₂: A Warning Sign for Climate Targets
A new report reveals that forests across Europe absorbed nearly one-third less carbon dioxide in 2020–2022 than they did a decade earlier. The decline—from an estimated 487 million metric tons (Mt) per year to just 332 Mt—raises serious issues about the continent’s ability to meet its climate goals. Source: Reuters The drop is linked to […]
What is an Arboretum & What are They For?
Trees are vital to our environment. They quietly shape our world, offering us clean air, shelter, and beauty. Have you ever wondered where some of the world’s most unique trees are preserved and studied? In today’s blog post you’ll learn what an arboretum is and why they’re so important. Definition of Arboretum The word “arboretum” […]
