It's no secret that Phoenix is hot, but late summer and the start of fall were scorchers, even by Valley of the Sun standards. Between Sept. 23 and Oct. 14, Phoenix set daily record high temperatures ...

The reliable performance of PV modules is heavily influenced by the climate conditions in deserts, which include factors such as irradiance, temperature, humidity and dust soiling. Image: DEWA R&D. A ...

Many people think deserts are only hot, but the two largest deserts on Earth are actually cold deserts. Take a look at the ...

Even in the heat of a Palm Springs summer, night used to bring some relief. Not so much any more. The number of abnormally hot summer nights has gone up dramatically since the 1980s, thanks to climate ...

Most people think of deserts as sweltering expanses of sand, but not all deserts fit that scorching stereotype. Nestled in ...

Q: Are there any chestnut trees that can grow well in our hot climate and produce edible chestnuts? We would like to plant one in our backyard but wanted to make sure they can take the weather. What ...