"World's Largest Tree, General Sherman, Passes Health Check Amid Climate Concerns"

Researchers scaled General Sherman, the world's largest tree, in California's Sequoia National Park to inspect for bark beetles, an emerging threat to giant sequoias. The 2,200-year-old tree was found to be healthy and free of beetle infestation. However, scientists are increasingly concerned about the impact of climate change, which has made sequoias more vulnerable to beetles, drought, and wildfires. The inspection was part of a broader effort to monitor and protect these ancient trees.