Forest : Science World Report

Sep 06, 2016 09:04 AM EDT

Lizard Population Threatened By Climate Change, Good Or Bad News?

Climate change is greatly affecting the way of life of lizards since warming temperatures beyond their optimal range can cause the creature's death.

May 04, 2016 04:00 AM EDT

Defaunation And Carbon Storage Affect Each Other, Says Study

Learn about what's causing the decrease in number of topical forest trees around the globe.

Feb 23, 2016 08:11 AM EST

Drought Due to Climate Change is Threatening Nearly All Forests in the United States

Climate change may be threatening nearly all U.S. forests with drought. Scientists have found that forests nationwide are experiencing drier conditions due to increasing drought and climate change.

Feb 02, 2016 10:10 AM EST

Drought May Worsen Wildfires and Threaten Forests and Rangelands

Droughts may be getting worse in the United States, and may impact our forests and rangelands. The U.S. Forest Service has revealed that some regions of our country may become drier in the next few years, and could threaten ecosystems.

Jan 31, 2016 10:42 AM EST

Climate Change May Cause Forests to Have a Makeover

Climate change may cause forests to have a makeover.

Jan 28, 2016 01:24 PM EST

How to Stop Climate Change: Intact Nature is the Key

Intact nature may actually be the best defense against climate change.

Jan 14, 2016 11:59 AM EST

Strange Orchid Species Discovered In Deciduous Mexican Forest

Researchers have found new orchid species in a deciduous forest in Mexico. The new species has been identified as 'Encyclia inopinata' which translates as "unexpected."

Jan 11, 2016 08:22 AM EST

Rainforest Structure is Shaped by a Constant Battle for Sunlight

Scientists have found that despite their diversity, the structure of rainforests is highly predictable for a reason.

Jan 05, 2016 10:27 AM EST

Massive 'King Kong' Ape May Have Gone Extinct Due to Climate Change

The largest ape in the world may have met its untimely demise due to climate change.

Dec 29, 2015 09:15 AM EST

California Drought is Putting Tens of Millions of Trees in Danger, Even with El Niño

The California drought is still taking its toll. Now, scientists have announced that tens of millions of trees are in danger from this dry spell.

Dec 21, 2015 08:40 PM EST

Your Christmas Tree at Risk? Evergreens May be Killed by 2100 in the Southwest

Your Christmas tree may be at risk in the future. Scientists have found that evergreen trees may experience widespread death by 2100 due to climate change.

Nov 29, 2015 07:23 AM EST

Oregon Sediment Core Reveals Frosty Climate and Massive Erosion Rates

Scientists are learning a bit more about the ancient climate of Oregon. Researchers have uncovered sediment samples that date back 50,000 years, revealing a bit more about the ancient ecosystem.