Biology
Planting Trees May Boost Riverbed Animals' Ability To Fight Climate Change, Researchers Say
Deciduous trees along rivers and streams provide protection from damaging solar radiation and valuable foliage every autumn. Fallen leaves act as a vital food source for insects, and keeping insect populations healthy could ultimately help river ecosystems combat climate change, researchers reveal in a new study.
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