Tree planting is one of the most popular fixes for the climate crisis. Trees’ ability to store carbon dioxide and prevent its release into the atmosphere — and they are natural! — but they may not be ...

The plant science major applies the principles of biology, chemistry, and agriculture to plant life. The curriculum is flexible enough to let students create an academic program with their advisor ...

Misguided projects to plant trillions of trees distract from the real work of controlling carbon emissions and reining in climate change. By Erica Cirino / OpenMind Published Oct 12, 2022 9:00 PM EDT ...

In the heart of California’s Death Valley, summer temperatures soar past 120°F (49°C). But while most life quickly collapses, ...

David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

Some folks remember that jingle from a fad that started in 1970s, chia pets. Chia pets are clay figures of cows, dogs, etc., covered with moistened chia seeds that resemble hair or fur when they ...

One graduate program. Two concentrations. Three degree options. Plant Science involves course work in plant molecular biology, plant breeding, plant pathology, plant tissue culture, horticulture, crop ...