SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The sun makes a big difference in the temperature, if you have a thermometer in the sun versus shade. Plus, surfaces make a difference, especially if you are in a city versus the ...

When the summer heat rolls in, your garden can quickly become a sun trap — and not every corner is built to withstand it. There are parts of your garden that will benefit far more from the cooling ...

There are many benefits to setting up your own herb garden at home. Cooking with fresh herbs not only helps you create flavorful and delicious meals, but it can also help you create healthier meals, ...

Fast-growing trees can add character and color to your home's landscape relatively quickly, but those varieties often require full sun to add height so quickly. However, there are plenty of ...

As I write these words, a heat wave is sweeping through Europe. Last month, a heat wave swept through the East Coast. Next month, a heat wave might sweep through the Middle East, or South Asia, or ...

Shade has always been a precious thing in the desert, but with increased energy costs and heightened environmental concerns, it's more valuable than ever. And there's a relatively new way to beat the ...

June 2025 shattered temperature records, with Spain recording its hottest June since weather records began in 1961. The month averaged 74.5°F, with a peak temperature of 114.8°F in El Granado, Huelva, ...

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Everyone knows that it always feels hotter in direct sunlight, but by how much? We put this to the test around 3:00 Sunday afternoon, as temperatures ramped up into the mid 90s.

Every time my grandmother parked the car, that accordion-style sun shade came out like clockwork. She unfurled and stretched it across the windshield of her black 1988 Ford Tempo. That simple device ...

Residents of Arizona, Florida, Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas are facing high levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation levels from the sun on Tuesday, a forecast map from the Environmental Protection ...

Americans in at least 16 states could see heightened levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation on Friday, according to a forecast published by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA cautions ...