This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (The Hill) – Some of the Southwest’s most ...

Dear EarthTalk: Are the famous Joshua trees of the California desert really going extinct? What can we do to preserve them? – Bill Alexander, Tempe, AZ The Joshua tree is an iconic species of the ...

John Winkler emailed me in search of seven desert trees. These trees are suitable for landscaping throughout Southern California and are noteworthy, in addition to their low water requirement, for ...

Desert trees offer incredible benefits for your yard, but choosing the right tree for the right place is key to a functional and beautiful landscape. Many homes have small front, back, and side yards ...

California has enacted the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act, the first law aimed at helping to ensure the survival of millions of the climate-threatened trees while accommodating booming renewable ...

A light rain fell on the Mojave National Preserve, where firefighters continued their nearly weeklong battle Wednesday against an unusual desert wildfire that has incinerated countless Joshua trees ...

The Mojave Desert’s iconic western Joshua trees are expected to get new protections under California law. But not everyone is happy about it. Built into Assembly Bill 122 and its counterpart, Senate ...

Sidestepping a thorny, long-running controversy, California officials have proposed a new Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act, legislation that could streamline permitting for new housing, renewable ...