What happens to trees and plants that can't escape a fire? The answer may surprise you.
In this enlightening article from Colorado State University, you'll learn how plants breathe, what makes smoke toxic even far from a fire, and what trees do when smoke is so thick (hint: it's similar to what we do).
According to the article, "As atmospheric and chemical scientists, we study the air quality and ecological effects of wildfire smoke and other pollutants. In a study that started quite by accident when smoke overwhelmed our research site in Colorado, we were able to watch in real time how the leaves of living pine trees responded.
With wildfires increasing in severity and frequency due to climate change, forest management policies and human behavior, it’s important to gain a better understanding of the impact."
Read the full article here.
According to the article, "As atmospheric and chemical scientists, we study the air quality and ecological effects of wildfire smoke and other pollutants. In a study that started quite by accident when smoke overwhelmed our research site in Colorado, we were able to watch in real time how the leaves of living pine trees responded.
With wildfires increasing in severity and frequency due to climate change, forest management policies and human behavior, it’s important to gain a better understanding of the impact."
Read the full article here.