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Learning to Grow Wine in Israel’s Negev Desert to fight Climate Change

Two bottles of wine locally grown in the desert of Israel

French wine growers are increasingly more and more interested in desert winemaking as a result of climate change, inspired by success stories of Israeli winemakers in the Negev desert. According to the International Organisation of Vine and Wine, climate change is harming production of wine in the mediterranean, due to increasingly higher temperatures and reduced precipitation … Read more

Can trees help save Phoenix from extreme heat?

The Phoenix city skyline is seen shrouded in haze as temperatures soar to record highs.

Trees can help Phoenix become a cooler, healthier, and more livable city. They can reduce air temperature by up to 10 degrees Fahrenheit, improve air quality, and provide shade. There are a number of challenges to planting trees in Phoenix, but the city is making progress in its goal of planting more trees. With the efforts of the city, organizations, and individuals, Phoenix can become a city that is cooler, healthier, and more livable for everyone.

Not Even Cacti Can Tolerate the Extreme Heat in Arizona This Year

A large saguaro cactus collapses under the weight of the extreme heat in Arizona.

The relentless heat wave in Arizona is unleashing its wrath on even the most resilient denizens of the desert landscape. Among the unlikely victims of this scorching onslaught are the majestic saguaro cacti, iconic giants of the Sonoran Desert, which are collapsing and shedding arms under the oppressive and unrelenting intensity of the heat.