Researchers predict climate change will bring more droughts, more floods and water shortages

A 3.6-degree rise in temperature by 2050 will bring extreme weather patterns to California. LOS ANGELES: A projected increase of 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit (2 degrees Celsius) in the Southwest United States could cause an increase in the frequency and intensity of floods and droughts that would leave Southern California with water shortages in the coming decades, according to scientists at Loyola Marymount University and the Climate Change Science … Continue reading Researchers predict climate change will bring more droughts, more floods and water shortages

NeighborWoods month survey reveals how important trees are to home owners

79% of Americans Feel Trees Define Their Neighborhood LINCOLN: Alliance for Community Trees, a program of the Arbor Day Foundation encompassing a collective of local tree planting non-profits, kicks-off NeighborWoods month, the annual celebration of trees and green communities. Every October, tens of thousands of volunteers take action to improve neighborhoods across the country by planting and caring for trees. NeighborWoods Month supports local tree planting organizations … Continue reading NeighborWoods month survey reveals how important trees are to home owners