FIU researchers have found that some of the most common trees in Florida can significantly shield homes from extreme wind, ...

From community solar farms to co-owned wind turbines, eco-inventors are coming up with new ways to bring renewable power into our homes. Now, micro wind turbines designed to look like trees are ...

A study at the Wall of Wind showed that trees around a low-rise building can reduce the wind force on segments by as much as ...

The Florida International University research could eventually influence how homeowners choose and place trees around houses ...

Forest configuration, defined by tree density and spacing, affects trees’ resistance against powerful winds. In this study, the thinned plot experienced tree failures due to Typhoon Trami, while the ...

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I don’t know if this winter has been unusual in how high some of our wind speeds have been, after all these years, winters kind of run together. However, I think it's safe to say that we've had some ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hoosiers can expect to see more severe weather this week, according to the National Weather Service in Indianapolis. There is a ...