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Why planting more trees may not be the ‘silver bullet’ to combat extreme heat in Las Vegas

In Las Vegas, the shade from a lush tree can make a world of difference on a scorching summer day in one of the nation’s fastest-warming cities. But they don't necessarily cool the air around them, according to a new study from scientists at the Desert Research Institute.

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The Brown's Creek area, which burned in the fall of 2024, on April 23, 2025.

‘Nature wins:’ After wildfire, popular Washoe County trail sees signs of regrowth

Brown’s Creek was one of the areas devastated by the 2024 Davis Fire that burned nearly 6,000 acres in south Reno. The trail, and the hiking experience it offers, isn’t what it once was. Instead, it offers something different — a unique and intimate opportunity for Northern Nevada hikers to witness the destruction of, and regrowth, following a wildfire.

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