Christmas trees and climate change
University of Utah University of Utah
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 Published On Dec 15, 2023

Small choices can make a big impact this holiday season, starting with your Christmas tree! As Douglas firs and white pines appeared in lots around Salt Lake City, Natalie Vickers, a junior pre-occupational therapy major and video intern at the School of Biological Sciences, got curious—how does the tree-trimming tradition fit into a changing climate? Vickers spoke with Tegan Lengyel, a doctoral student in Dr. William Anderegg’s lab, who explores how forests are responding to drought, wildfire and other stressors caused by climate change. Read more on what Christmas tree will be best for you and for the environment at https://attheu.utah.edu/facultystaff/....

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