Vessels in a tree’s xylem transport water from the roots to the rest of the plant. Hardwood tree species tend to have large ...

The Silverlake Flea Market in Los Angeles isn’t just a shopping destination—it’s an economic miracle disguised as a weekend hangout. White canopies stretch into the distance like a modern-day bazaar, ...

The Salton Sea, California’s largest lake, lies just 20 miles west of Brawley. This strange and haunting body of water has a complicated history and an uncertain future, but its shores offer some of ...

Trees take centuries to respond to change. But climate change is moving much faster, and forests may not survive the gap.

A new study published in Nature Communications has found that 17.31% of tropical tree cover—an area spanning 395.9 million ...

In Detroit, fewer than 60% of households have air conditioning, according to American Forests. That makes shade a vital ...