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These fig trees absorb CO2 from the air and convert it into stone
We all know that trees are an important part of our climate efforts. But we usually envision this as lush forests soaking up ...
The Desert Sun5y
Fig Tree John, a real — and fictionalized — desert legend
Fig Tree John was already the stuff of mythology early in the 20th century when The Los Angeles Times noted, “Fig Tree John is a striking character…He is said to be 102 years old and he bears ...
Fig trees convert atmospheric CO₂ to stone, research reveals
Some species of fig trees store calcium carbonate in their trunks—essentially turning themselves (partially) into stone, new ...
New Scientist on MSN5d
Fig trees may benefit climate by turning carbon dioxide into stone
Some carbon dioxide absorbed by fig trees gets turned into calcium carbonate within the wood and the surrounding soil, ...
Marin Independent Journal1y
Do you have a fig tree? Look out for the black fig fly
Report any small figs with a small hole in the side that drop off the tree to your local agricultural commissioner at 415-473-6700 or the California Department of Food and Agriculture at 800-491-1899.
Gothamist4mon
Astoria’s first-ever fig tree exchange is this Sunday
The fig tree scion exchange is Sunday, March 16 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Astoria Food Pantry, 25-82 Steinway St. Tagged. trees. queens. science. Hannah Frishberg. Read more.