Some plants make their own pesticide—but at what cost to the atmosphere?

A natural alternative to pesticides may be hiding in a misunderstood plant compound—but it could come at an environmental cost.

Rainforest emissions linked with new particle formation at high altitudes | Faculty of Science | University of Helsinki

Recent research has identified that isoprene, a naturally occurring organic compound emitted by vegetation, significantly contributes to the formation of new particles in the upper troposphere. These findings enhance our understanding of atmospheric processes and potentially aid in climate modelling.

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In a Hotter Climate, Some Trees Could Make Air Pollution Worse https://e360.yale.edu/digest/trees-isoprene-climate-change

Scientists investigate anaerobic degradation and conversion of the volatile hydrocarbon isoprene

Isoprene is the world's most abundant biogenic volatile hydrocarbon, and its annual contribution to greenhouse gas emissions is similar to the carbon dioxide equivalent of methane. However, the degradation and transformation of isoprene in the environment is still unclear.

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