Peer-reviewed research on Brazil’s Cerrado biome is sharpening the picture of where some of the region’s most carbon-dense soils are found. A study published in the Journal of South American Earth ...

The Cerrado, largely overlooked in climate science and policy, is a critical carbon sink, according to new research.

Brazil’s Cerrado wetlands store huge amounts of carbon deep in peaty soils, revealing a powerful but overlooked climate ally.

The Amazon rainforest gets all the attention, but the neighboring cerrado stores massive amounts of carbon in its peaty soils ...

The Amazon rainforest is famous for storing massive amounts of carbon in its trees and soils, helping regulate the global climate. Yet a paper ...

The Brazilian Cerrado, recognized as one of the world’s most species-diverse and threatened ecodomains on the planet, faces ...

You’ve probably scrolled past a dozen “best houseplant” lists this year. Here’s why this one is different: these eight plants don’t just survive neglect — they’re engineered by nature to thrive on it.

If your yard was damaged by the freezing temperatures, don't panic. Some plants may look worse before they get better. Scratch the bark of a plant lightly with a fingernail or a coin. If the revealed ...

Recent freezing weather may have damaged plants in your yard, but not all damage is permanent. Some plants may look worse before they get better, according to Sara MacDonald at the St. Lucie County ...

Plants make chemical weapons to protect themselves, and many of these compounds have become vital to human medicine. Researchers found that one powerful plant chemical is produced using a gene that ...

Florida experts explain how residents can protect their plants when temperatures fall below freezing. Cover plants to trap heat but be sure to use breathable material. See other tips on how to protect ...