At the California power plant, some 3.55 million pounds of waste is stored in dozens of canisters at the north end of the facility.

Walking into Colin Hutzan and Brian Nguyen’s Annex apartment feels like entering a musty, forgotten antique shop that also ...

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Shortly after I stepped onto the Lost Horse Mine trail in Joshua Tree National Park, tucked down a dirt road near the popular Keys View, the signs of a previous fire were apparent. Blackened Joshua ...

This unmistakable tree-like yucca plant is mostly found in the Mojave Desert of the United States and parts of northwest ...

Conjuring images of the desert, these yuccas — sometimes called Adam’s needle — aren’t damaged by cold, poking through with ...

Researchers in Palm Desert and Mongolia are sharing conservation strategies to protect landscapes and the communities that ...

Landscaping experts explain the best design and plant choices that can help make your property more resilient against wildfires. Proper maintenance is also key.

To limit damage to pavers or the pool shell, steer clear of plants with aggressive root systems like Monstera deliciosa, ...

Namuli’s choice of herbs highlights an often-overlooked benefit of planting in dry spots. Many herbs, including basil, ...

If there’s any plant that symbolizes the Mojave Desert, it is probably the Joshua tree (Yucca brevifolia). This unmistakable ...