As Oklahomans brace for the winter weather, some social media posts in recent days have warned of the chance for exploding trees. But experts say that's not entirely true. A sudden drop in temperature ...

Sudden or severe cold temperature can cause trees to experience "frost crack." NPR's Scott Simon talks with Bill McNee of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources about what happens and why. If a ...

But this year, Joshua trees throughout Southern California have bloomed early, potentially disrupting this precise timeline. Scientists aren’t sure yet what caused the early bloom, or what the impacts ...

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - There’s a viral claim going around that “exploding trees are possible in the Midwest and Northern Plains” this weekend as sub-zero temperatures creep in from the winter storm ...

Ancient pine trees growing in the Iberian mountains of eastern Spain have quietly recorded more than five centuries of Mediterranean weather. Now, by reading the annual growth rings preserved in their ...

A man died Wednesday in City Heights after part of a tree fell on him amid windy conditions, San Diego police and fire officials said. Another portion of the tree fell on a nearby home, but did not ...

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Need to figure out what to do with the Christmas tree after the holidays? UNLV and community partners say they will start recycling Christmas trees for mulch. Organizers say there ...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Beginning Thursday, the city of Lincoln will provide drop-off sites for residents looking to get rid of their Christmas trees and lights. The city said all decorations, tinsel, ...

During the holidays, some enjoy passing out presents while others choose to volunteer. This year, a social media trend encourages people to do a mix of both. People have flocked to stores to ...

One of the things the Anchorage Assembly should consider is the disposal of live Christmas trees. Too many end up in our landfill, taking up valuable space for who knows how long. I know, it is not as ...