If you live in a dry climate, growing flowering plants can be challenging. Rain doesn't come often, and the rate of evaporation can often be higher in these regions compared to others. As a result, ...

What are some dry land farming methods? Pick up tips for selecting desert-hardy vegetable varieties for a dry climate and tactics for successful growing. Earth’s climate is in a perpetual state of ...

When discussing oppressive summer weather, you’ve probably heard the phrase “it’s not the heat, it’s the humidity.” That’s because humidity that’s too high can prevent sweat — your body’s natural ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Gardening in hot, dry locales can be challenging and hard on your water bill, especially if you want to produce some homegrown food. Fruit ...

Aghazadeh Mansion, a national historic site in Iran, was built with elaborate wind towers and other natural cooling techniques. Amir.salehkhah via Wikimedia, CC BY-SA Modern buildings tend to take ...

For many gardeners, winter spells a quiet time. Instead of tending to a variety of crops, winter is often used for planning spring gardens, refreshing tools, and crossing off chores from an ...

In some drought-prone regions, people are replacing traditional lawns and landscaping with patios, walkways and other architectural features known as hardscaping. This may include rock, gravel, brick ...

Further research and field data is needed to support the installation of photovoltaic systems in parts of the world with more challenging climates, according to the latest report from the IEA-PVPS.

Sri Lanka yesterday formalised a new partnership with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to introduce innovative, ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Fish living in warm and arid climates are used to adversity. High temperatures and droughts can routinely cause the streams they call home to stop flowing or dry out altogether. Yet ...

Modern buildings tend to take electricity and air conditioning for granted. They often have glass facades and windows that can’t be opened. And when the power goes out for days in the middle of a heat ...