Since 1944, Smokey, a cartoon bear in a ranger hat, has told generations of Americans that “Only you can prevent forest fires.” But that’s not entirely true. Because Smokey Bear, like the rest of us, has overlooked the biggest villain behind today’s wildfires. In fact, the greatest threat to America’s forests isn’t the family around … Read more
Time for these trees to take a bough. Dozens of leafy legends across the five boroughs have been added to the city’s tree hall of fame this week — which is the first time the Big Apple’s official roll call of top timber has been updated since 1985. One of the impressive additions to the … Read more
We’re barking up the wrong trees. A new study reveals that a majority of the 7 million trees in New York City are emitting “volatile compounds” that do more harm than good for our air quality — especially during scorching heat. “We’re all for planting more trees. They bring so many good things,” said study … Read more