When you look at a row of empty parking spots, what do you see? Many of us would see it for what it is — a place that could be filled with cars and trucks. But to eco-engineer Shubhendu Sharma, it’…

Community forests the size of a basketball court can make an outsized difference, providing shade, attracting plants and animals, and even storing a bit of carbon.

A tree-planting method that originated in Japan is taking root in many communities

A Japanese botanist thinks the answer is “yes”