After cutting down some problem trees on her property, Laura Miller realized just how vital shade trees are to keep things cool and save on air conditioning.

Small maple trees that are ideal for compact yards include the hedge maple, the Florida maple, the trident maple, the ...

A balcony, whether it's on a compact city apartment or leading off of a bedroom or sunroom in a larger property, is a welcome ...

"Roots of Cool" is an all-women art show focused on the role trees (and the shade they provide) play in making urban life ...

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

Average annual temperatures on Long Island are projected to increase between 3.8 degrees and 5.8 degrees by the 2050s.

Earth may be alive: not as the ancients saw her — a sentient Goddess with a purpose and foresight— but alive like a tree. A tree that quietly exists, never moving except to sway in the wind, yet ...

Shade equity is the inspiration for a new art exhibition at Descanso Gardens in La Cañada Flintridge called “Roots of Cool: A Celebration of Trees and Shade in a Warming World.” Running from July 12 ...

The Shade Tree, a 24-hour emergency shelter for women and their children escaping domestic violence, human trafficking, and homelessness, is calling for public support for its upcoming summer camp ...