The tree mix matters. Near Chesapeake Bay, scientists have been experimenting with mini-forests for over a decade. The ...

Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere are steadily rising because of human activities, which is wreaking havoc on the environment. Some of that excess carbon can also be stored in the so-called ...

With the Dan River coal ash spill, the looming threat of fracking and the Department of the Environment and Natural Resources stripped of resources, the General Assembly short session is adding up to ...

I joined with volunteers across 12 acres in the Eastern Kentucky mountains to do the best and most satisfying thing you can ...

If your tree is already turning its leaves for the fall, it's probably not the seasons, it's stress. The first day of fall isn't until Sept. 22, but some trees are already starting to show off their ...

WASHINGTON — As the holiday season gets into full swing, a common question comes up: Should you get a real or artificial Christmas tree? According to experts, there are environmental benefits and ...

Pine or plastic — which Christmas tree is better for the planet? For the eco-conscious, the needling question remains something of a head-scratcher. While artificial firs can be used year after year, ...

Tree planting programs across the country are on the chopping block as a result of federal funding cuts under the billionaire Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency. Why it matters: ...

After the wrapping paper is picked up, the tinsel is vacuumed and all that's left is the tree, finding a place to dispose of your fir can be daunting. Thankfully, several parishes in the New Orleans ...