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Surprising new Israeli research finds that afforestation in semi-dry places may even make global warming worse.

Exposure to traffic-related air pollution has been linked with a range of health risks including cardiovascular, respiratory and neurological health.

“Our results spell problems for the health and diversity of future regional forests,” said lead author Peter Reich.

Too many questions have remained, without satisfying answers, regarding who is profiting when trees are cut down.

The researchers studied the effects of climate change on Austrian pine trees after they were infected by two related fungi, Diplodia sapinea and Diplodia scrobiculata.

The tree is in poor condition and in desperate need of conservation. The Morton Arboretum described the tree's trunk as "scarred in fire" and it also "showed signs of severe fungal infection."

From the digitized Books of Honor to tree plantings via Zoom, KKL-JNF is adopting advanced technologies to strengthen its fundraising and the connection of Diaspora Jews to the Land of Israel.

One man's transformative experience with the PictureThis app.

Opinion: Luke Hilton explains HaYovel's largest project to date - "Greening Israel."

Remember that when we were crossing the sea after the Exodus, some looked down and only saw the mud. They missed the miracle.