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Looking for relief from the sun? These seven fast-growing shade trees are perfect for creating a cooler, more comfortable backyard in a short time.

Plane trees in cities have an important cooling effect even in extreme heat, according to a new study by the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL).

The fact that trees evaporate a lot of water even in extreme heat is good news for the urban climate. ‘Days with temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius are becoming more frequent,’ says Bachofen.

According to Urmas Veeroja, the owner of Mooska Farm in Haanja, the birch trees in their area are in poor condition this year and it's not yet possible to make good sauna whisks from them. "I've taken ...

Even in extreme heat above 39°C, plane trees continue to evaporate large amounts of water, thereby cooling their surroundings. Previous assumptions that trees close their leaf pores at around 30–35°C ...

Then, simply heat the wax down until it's melted, and use your hands to shape tiny blossoms. To start, put lotion on your fingers, hold your thumb and first two fingers together, and dip them in a ...

UNLV is working to reverse the urban heat island by planting 3,000 trees. The UNLV-led Las Vegas Urban Forestry Initiative received a $5 million grant in 2023 to add drought-tolerant trees ...

Instead of being hot and clueless, TikTokers are dropping gems on how to keep cool, stay safe and actually enjoy the summer heat. Check out this Heat Survival 101 kit from some TikTokers: ...

Clark County says the emergency shelter at the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority was used by 44 people and housed two dogs and one cat Wednesday.

Summer 2025 has arrived. It's starting off hot, and the forecast says get used to it. A hot summer isn't just uncomfortable − it's dangerous. Heat killed more people in the United States in 2024 than ...