Portland, Ore. — Authorities in Oregon are trying to extinguish a fire burning in one of the world's tallest trees, near the state's southern coast. The Doerner Fir, a coastal Douglas Fir tree over ...

Climate Lab is a Seattle Times initiative that explores the effects of climate change in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. The project is funded in part by The Bullitt Foundation, CO2 Foundation, Jim ...

A sweeping conservation plan identifies where Joshua trees may survive in a warmer future and plots out how to best protect that land. Proponents say it's the first time the state has taken steps to ...

The city of Mesquite encourages residents to “give wisely” to the homeless by directing them to resources assisting with food, shelter, clothing and other resources. The Bridge is a homeless recovery ...

Giant dams built to conserve the Colorado River have nearly wiped out nearby native cottonwood trees, causing big ecosystem disruption. Tiny dams built to mimic those built by beavers could bring them ...

Even with the best landscape design and diligent planning, it happens that shrubs like hydrangeas need to be moved. Sometimes, they are simply in the way as they grow; other times, they are in the ...

Some species of fig trees store calcium carbonate in their trunks—essentially turning themselves (partially) into stone, new research has found. The team of Kenyan, U.S., Austrian, and Swiss ...

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Powerful winds caused damage across the Las Vegas valley Tuesday, from over 60 downed power poles to fully uprooted trees crushing cars. Master arborist Joe Noriega with Mr. Tree ...

As part of an overall rebranding, the Permian Basin Area Foundation has changed its logo from a mesquite tree to a Yucca plant, is revamping its website and is publishing a book on the history of the ...

If you’re planning to plant or transplant a tree or shrub, it’s best to do it in the next month or so to avoid the heat and drought of summer. “Give them time to get settled in while it’s still ...

Nitin Rakesh is the CEO and Managing Director of Mphasis and coauthor of the award-winning book “Transformation in Times of Crisis.” Our world is witnessing a wave of advancements, from the emergence ...