The iconic Cape Verde date palm came from commercial trees gone feral and could provide genetic variety to boost the resilience of its tamer relatives.

Three highly attractive palms are generally considered fire-safe as long as their dry fronds are removed in a timely manner.

the swaying palm trees are among the region’s most iconic markers. However, if you’re on an eastbound trip to the desert, the imagery is replaced by hundreds of twirling wind turbines.

Their “Great Green Walls,” grand projects to beat back encroaching desert by planting trees, have required decades ... organic material from local date palm farms and other agricultural ...