/tags/trees trees en-US WLRN Thu, 22 Aug 2024 13:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2024-08-22/miami-dade-heat-trees-urban-forestry-canopy As Miami-Dade seeks feedback on an Urban Forestry Draft Plan to tackle extreme heat, the county's chief heat officer tells �۰����²�trees are "the greatest tool we have for keeping Miami-Dade cool." They also absorb stormwater, provide a habitat for wildlife, aid pollution and beautify streets. "We need to start treating trees as the critical infrastructure that they are," she said. Thu, 22 Aug 2024 13:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2024-08-22/miami-dade-heat-trees-urban-forestry-canopy Daniel Rivero /environment/2024-07-25/miami-dades-new-plan-to-plant-more-trees-needs-all-hands-on-deck Miami-Dade has fallen behind on its decade-old pledge to cover more than 30% of the county with tree canopy, leading to growing inequality across the region as wealthier neighborhoods stay shaded, while poorer communities bake — leading to higher electric bills and more emergency room visits. Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:59:00 GMT /environment/2024-07-25/miami-dades-new-plan-to-plant-more-trees-needs-all-hands-on-deck Ashley Miznazi | Miami Herald /environment/2023-03-16/miami-dade-promised-to-plant-more-trees-but-didnt-religious-leaders-push-for-new-vows A countywide group of churches, synagogues, mosques and religious universities invited Miami-Dade County elected officials to hold their feet to the fire on trees — particularly in under-served communities. Thu, 16 Mar 2023 16:00:00 GMT /environment/2023-03-16/miami-dade-promised-to-plant-more-trees-but-didnt-religious-leaders-push-for-new-vows Nicolas Rivero /environment/2023-03-14/how-climate-change-will-impact-the-kinds-of-trees-that-can-survive-in-your-florida-yard As sea levels rise, saltwater intrusion and heat will create challenges for certain plants and trees to survive in the coming years, and Florida is on the front lines. Tue, 14 Mar 2023 17:00:00 GMT /environment/2023-03-14/how-climate-change-will-impact-the-kinds-of-trees-that-can-survive-in-your-florida-yard Jessica Meszaros /news/2022-08-25/sap-from-this-tree-will-give-you-blisters-eating-the-apple-like-fruit-can-kill-you One bite of the fruit from the manchineel tree can be lethal, and contact with the bark, leaves and sap of the tree results in blisters and extreme pain. Thu, 25 Aug 2022 13:00:00 GMT /news/2022-08-25/sap-from-this-tree-will-give-you-blisters-eating-the-apple-like-fruit-can-kill-you Dustin Jones /2022-04-22/biden-will-order-a-study-of-old-growth-forests-in-an-earth-day-executive-action America's oldest trees store vast amounts of carbon. Counting them is the first step to preserving them, says the Biden administration. Fri, 22 Apr 2022 12:27:01 GMT /2022-04-22/biden-will-order-a-study-of-old-growth-forests-in-an-earth-day-executive-action Laura Benshoff /2022-01-05/florida-cities-ask-are-there-too-many-palms Tree experts say Florida communities preparing for climate change should plant more shade trees and fewer palms. Palm lovers are objecting. Wed, 05 Jan 2022 21:35:00 GMT /2022-01-05/florida-cities-ask-are-there-too-many-palms Greg Allen /news/2021-12-29/this-year-was-tough-but-we-found-some-moments-of-joy-while-reporting-in-2021-its-true The pandemic and political strife didn't give us a break in 2021 — but �۰����²�staffers still found some moments of joy in their reporting. Wed, 29 Dec 2021 11:00:00 GMT /news/2021-12-29/this-year-was-tough-but-we-found-some-moments-of-joy-while-reporting-in-2021-its-true �۰����²�News /news/2021-11-16/miami-dade-county-florida-extreme-heat-season-cop26-tree-canopy A study has found that the tree canopy cover for Miami-Dade County has “not significantly changed” after five years of aggressive planting. Tue, 16 Nov 2021 11:00:00 GMT /news/2021-11-16/miami-dade-county-florida-extreme-heat-season-cop26-tree-canopy Daniel Rivero /news/2021-09-21/climate-change-is-killing-trees-and-causing-power-outages Fungi, parasites, root rot: Climate change is increasing the risk of trees weakening and dying. Falling trees have increased power outages nationwide, which threaten public health and safety. Tue, 21 Sep 2021 09:00:00 GMT /news/2021-09-21/climate-change-is-killing-trees-and-causing-power-outages Julia Simon