Climate change is driving more dangerous summer heat across the U.S. Las Vegas, which reached 120 degrees last summer, is planting thousands of trees to help cool its hottest neighborhoods.

UNLV is working to reverse the urban heat island by planting 3,000 trees. The UNLV-led Las Vegas Urban Forestry Initiative ...

This summer has baked the Las Vegas valley and its botanical inhabitants. During a streak of unprecedented 115-degree days, Harry Reid International Airport recorded the city’s hottest day at ...

They are giving free seeds from the Botanic Garden’s Native Seed Bank, where some 40 species of plants are carried, including cacti and other plants incorporated into the demonstration. [email ...

Climate change is driving more dangerous summer heat across the U.S. Las Vegas, ... drought-tolerant trees that can ... "Our 2050 goal is to plant 60,000 trees within the city of Las ...

Drought-tolerant plants come in various shapes and sizes, so you’re sure to find the perfect fit for your garden. Other Considerations. Deciding on plants in your garden can be difficult.

"Our 2050 goal is to plant 60,000 trees within the city of Las Vegas, and that breaks down to a little over 2,000 trees a year," said Brad Daseler, the city's urban forester. Daseler is bringing in ...