Efforts to green the planet are in full swing, promising everything from mitigating climate change to stalling land degradation. But how well do these actually work? Often, they sprout up as small-scale tree-planting or agroforestry schemes in far-flung areas. Pinpointing gains isn’t always easy. Visiting each site and verifying vegetal growth over time is a … Continue reading Green gains: Localized efforts leave a mark, notably in drier areas, study shows