A trend in carefully planned super-charged plant growth is gaining interest in the United States as cities and towns battle rising temperatures and climate change.By Emilie LounsberryPRINCETON, N.J.—For years, it’s been just a patch of grass in the middle of a small park. Soon the ground will be a botanical marvel of sorts, tilled and teeming with some 20 varieties of native trees and shrubs jammed together to trigger super-charged growth.
Observations from the Little Bunker
Last updated: October 16, 2025 02:57 AM
Atmospheric CO₂
424.4 ppm
+18.2
ppm/year
Atmospheric CH₄
1933.54 ppb
+12.29
ppb/year
Global Temperature
+1.48 °C
Peak: +1.73°C
World Population
8.1 billion
+67
million/year