A shady spot makes your summer better, and it also saves you money on your electric bill. Whether you need a quick fix this ...

Blazing summer sun can turn a thriving garden into a crispy mess faster than expected, especially when temperatures climb and rainfall disappears. Plants that once soaked up sunlight suddenly struggle ...

It's official: This summer is shaping up to be another record-breaker for rising temperatures. Heat waves have already swept through much of the United States, bringing with them intense UV rays and ...

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The Tucson sun is relentless. Despite our cloudless skies and abundant sunny days, many of us are reluctant to spend time outside in our yards and gardens due to the heat and brightness. Some shade is ...

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Students will design and build a structure that can block the sun to create a shaded area and will test to see if the shady spot is cooler. Sunlight warms the Earth’s surface. Certain structures are ...

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