Day: August 18, 2023

Strategic placement of trees around property can act as natural air conditioners, providing shade that shields buildings and homes from direct sunlight. It is reported that a mature shade tree can block up to 90% of solar radiation, which could translate to a significant reduction in your home cooling cost. On hot days, some large trees can pull hundreds of gallons of water through their leaves....

A growing body of evidence suggests that wildfire smoke raises the risk of neurological diseases, as well as harming the lungs, kidney, and other organs. Scientists know that wildfire smoke can exacerbate conditions like asthma and COPD, increase the risk of heart attack and stroke, hinder concentration, reduce the body’s ability to fight infections, and cause inflammation targeting...