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Twisted Tropics: Growth of Vines Imperils Ecosystem
By Wynne Parry published
Evidence is mounting that vines are becoming more abundant in tropical forests of the Americas, raising the possibility of major ecosystem change.

World's Plants Growing Less Thanks to Warming, Drought
By Live Science Staff published
Decline is reverse of earlier boost from warmer temperatures, longer growing season.

Surprise! Even Plants Can Contribute to Global Warming
By Stuart Fox published
Even though plants absorb some greenhouse gas, rising CO2 levels make leaves contribute to global warming.
Scientists: Northern Forests Need Saving, Too
By Stéphan Reebs published
Forests in the north region are facing increasing threats.

Ancient Civilization Cut Path to Demise
By Live Science Staff published
The ancient South American Nasca civilization may have caused its own demise by clear-cutting huge swaths of forest, a new study found.

Electricity Harvested From Trees
By Live Science Staff published
New devices can be powered by electricity from trees.

Humans Walked After Tree-Climbing Era, Study Indicates
By Live Science Staff published
Many scientists think early humans walked on their knuckles before evolving the ability to walk upright, but a new study suggests they may have bypassed that step.

Yosemite Losing Its Big Trees
By Clara Moskowitz published
Yosemite National Park has lost many of its large trees during the last century, possibly due to a warmer climate, a new study found.
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