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Why Olive Trees Can Live for Thousands of Years

Greek Reporter

Greek Reporter

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July 11, 2026

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Few living organisms on Earth have witnessed as much history as the olive tree. Across Greece and the Mediterranean, ancient olive trees have survived wars, invasions, earthquakes, droughts, wildfires, and the rise and fall of civilizations. Some were already centuries old when the Roman Empire flourished, while others are believed to have been standing when []

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Greek Reporter

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· Jun 27, 2026

The World’s Oldest Living Olive Tree is in Crete, Greece

Scientists estimate that the olive tree has been in the village of Ano Vouves in Chania for more than 3000 years.

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jul 11, 2026

Climate resilience must become the organising principle of Indian agriculture

As climate risks grow and events like El Nino are redefining the risks, the need to farm smarter, diversify and strengthen resilience has never been greater

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 29, 2026

Pokok durian lebih 100 tahun masih berbuah lebat

PASIR SALAK: Sebanyak 30 pokok durian dipercayai berusia lebih 100 tahun di sebuah dusun di Kampung Gajah di sini masih mengeluarkan hasil buah yang lebat. Pemilik dusun berkenaan, Mohd. Shahrul Naim Mohamad Razali, 37, berkata, ke­semua pokok durian tua yang diwarisi daripada datuk dan moyangnya itu masih berbuah pada musim ini yang kini memasuki minggu ... Read more The post Pokok durian lebih 100 tahun masih berbuah lebat appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Science Daily

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· Jul 9, 2026

Trees keep absorbing carbon long after they stop growing

Oak trees keep absorbing carbon dioxide long after their annual growth has ended, revealing that photosynthesis and wood production are not as closely linked as scientists once believed. The finding could reshape forecasts of how much carbon forests will be able to store in a warmer future.

The Standard

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· Jun 28, 2026

Wimbledon's most iconic flowers under threat as London heatwaves drive need for drought-friendly plants

Hydrangeas and petunias may be replaced but Olive trees and rosemary seen as 'too Mediterranean' as All England Club’s gardeners adapt to hotter summers

Live Science

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· Jun 21, 2026

What will the Amazon rainforest look like in 100 years?

What will the Amazon rainforest look like in 100 years?

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Related coverage for "Why Olive Trees Can Live for Thousands of Years": Greek Reporter — The World’s Oldest Living Olive Tree is in Crete, Greece. The Hindu BusinessLine — Climate resilience must become the organising principle of Indian agriculture. Utusan Malaysia — Pokok durian lebih 100 tahun masih berbuah lebat. Science Daily — Trees keep absorbing carbon long after they stop growing. The Standard — Wimbledon's most iconic flowers under threat as London heatwaves drive need for drought-friendly plants. Live Science — What will the Amazon rainforest look like in 100 years?