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Tree thought extinct discovered after 2 centuries in "incredible" find
The tree, found in urban Brazil and called the Ilex sapiiformis, or Pernambuco holly, was first discovered in 1838 and has not been seen since.
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Kenyan footballer scores environmental goals with tree-planting project
Mutunkei plants trees for every goal that he scores with his local team, and he wants to see his Trees4Goals initiative expand worldwide
Why experts are battling to save Maui's 150-year-old banyan tree
"We are doing everything possible to give it the best chance to survive," Kimberly Flook of the Lahaina Restoration Foundation told Newsweek.
Maui's oldest living tree incinerated in Hawaii wildfires
The 150-year-old local landmark dating back to the island's time as a kingdom has been scorched by the rapidly spreading flames—but may yet survive.
Mysterious scaly fossil found in Alabama stream
"I've been to this spot hundreds of times but never noticed the fossil until then," Tristen Klavenga told Newsweek.
Universal Studios slammed after trimming trees giving shade to strikers
While actors and writers strike in Los Angeles, Universal Studios has been accused of illegally trimming trees that were providing shade to picketers.
Tree as tall as Statue of Liberty discovered in world's deepest canyon
The enormous cypress tree was found to measure 335 feet, making it the second-tallest tree in the world.
New 'liquid trees' divide the internet
Large tanks of algae have been set up to harvest carbon dioxide from city air, converting it to oxygen faster than trees can.
Impressive clip shows blind dog avoiding tree as she's "mapped" backyard
"The little prancey walk is everything!" one user said.
Lonely, emaciated bear that lost its mom dies after tranquilizer shot
The weak 1-year-old bear died under anesthetic. A helper said the bears should emerge from hibernation soon, but "this little fella was a few weeks too early."
Man shows how quick Christmas trees can go up in flames in shocking clip
While Christmas tree fires may not be that common, "when they do occur, they are more likely to be serious," says the National Fire Protection Association.
Cat caught ruining owner's Christmas tree in hilarious clip
One user posted, "it's impossible to stop tabby cats from acting up," as another TikToker wrote, "and this is [why] I have a light-free pencil shaped 5ft tree."
The best plants to grow in November
Did you miss the chance to plant your shrubs this summer? Do it now, it's probably better! Here's a list of plants to grow in November.
Man shares rescue of a 25lb "hunk" of a cat stuck four storys up a tree
"The only difficulty was his size and I couldn't use my typical bagging technique, but he put forth minimal resistance to the scary sack," the rescuer said.
Tree surgeon dies after falling into woodchipper: police
There have been 113 woodchipper-related deaths between 1982 and 2016.
Bride's response to "miserable" wedding day cheered online
"The photo of you two [on] the boat in the rain reminds me of 'The Notebook'," one user said.
Forest Bathing Shown to Reduce Anxiety: 'The More Nature, the Better'
"[The key is] being aware of what you are seeing, what you are smelling, what you are hearing, what you are touching." Yasuhiro Kotera told Newsweek.
Aunt Backed for Kicking Out Family for Destroying Sentimental Tree: 'Angry'
"You broke the lease and cost her damages and I would expect to be sued for the loss if I were you," said one commenter on the viral Reddit post.
Drought Is Killing the Trees at Lake Tahoe
Overcrowding of the trees in the Sierra Nevadas, combined with California's scorching drought, has meant trees are competing for water.
The World's Largest Organism Might Be About to Break Up
Pando is a 100-acre aspen forest in Utah where all the trees share one enormous root system.
Plague of Lanternflies Descending Across 14 U.S. States
These invasive bugs suck the fluids out of tree tissue, which can eventually kill the plant.
Shock as Woman Swims to Extreme Lengths for Social Media Clip: 'Scary'
"Dangerous but beautiful, even more with the rainbow," one TikToker wrote of the video showing a woman swimming near the 355-feet-high Victoria Falls.
Long-Lost American Shipwreck Identified By Analyzing Timbers
The wood revealed the wreckage off the coast of Argentina is the remains of the Dolphin, an American whaling ship lost in 1859 some 10,000 miles from home.
Protesters Occupy 600-Year-Old Oak Tree To Stop It Being Cut Down
Protesters are opposing plans to build a $304 million road in England by chopping down the ancient tree.
California's Trees Are Dying and Might Not Be Coming Back: Scientists
Researchers used LANDSAT satellite data to document how tree-cover changed in California from 1985 to 2021, being shrunk by wildfires, logging, and droughts.
Man Creates Own Backyard 'Jungle' to Cool Off in Summer Heat
A green-fingered dad will be basking in the cool shade of his incredible back garden "jungle" as most of the U.K. sweats in blistering record temperatures this week.
Kids Don't Know Enough About Plants' Answer to Climate Change: Scientists
Even students starting masters' degrees in biology lack a "basic" ability to identify plants, the new study claims.
'Superwasp' Threatens America's Forests With Mass Reproduction of Offspring
The Sirex woodwasp lays its eggs on pine trees in a mucus and a fungus that are both deadly to the host.
How To Save Your Garden Plants During Drought and Heatwaves
Extreme heat can spell disaster for plants, but there are plenty of ways to protect and care for your garden as temperatures rise.
Straw Vladimir Putin Dolls Found Nailed to Sacred Trees in Japan
One straw doll carried a note that read: "Vladimir Putin, born 7 October 1952. Pray for his extermination."