A proper mechanistic understanding of how whole-tree transpiration varies as a function of environmental conditions is essential for predicting how vegetation will respond to climate change, ...

More trees will cool the climate and suppress fires, but mainly if planted in the tropics, according to a new UC Riverside study. “Our study found more cooling from planting in warm, wet regions, ...

The Amazon is the world’s largest tropical forest, home to unmatched biodiversity and one of the planet’s longest rivers. Besides the Amazon River, the Amazon rainforest also features “flying rivers:” ...

Vegetation draws on groundwater during dry summers, leaving less water for the river and, ultimately, people. When you ...