A climate change-induced surge in brief but intense thunderstorms poses a growing but underrecognized threat to trees in ...

Hidden high in the White Mountains of eastern California, a gnarled, weathered tree quietly holds a staggering secret — it’s nearly 5,000 years old.

The Inyo National Forest - a stunning mix of landscapes spanning nearly 2 million acres between Los Angeles and Reno, Nevada - is home to one of the oldest trees in the world.

When summer turns up the heat, cities can start to feel like an oven, as buildings and pavement trap the sun’s warmth and ...