Desert

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Discover the Buzz in the Desert: New Eateries, Billboards, and Climate Shifts

Bedouin People - Climate Change - Deserts - News Deserts - Palm Desert - Palm Springs - Water Conservation

Exciting developments in the desert regions - from new restaurant openings to innovative billboard campaigns and surprising climate changes!

The desert regions have been bustling with activity recently. A new hotspot, Shorebird, has made its grand entrance on El Paseo in Palm Desert, offering a delectable menu of Americana seafood. Meanwhile, nurses at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs are grabbing attention with a fresh billboard campaign. In Texas, where reliable local news is scarce, voters in news deserts like Val Verde County are finding alternative ways to stay informed.

As climate change continues to impact the environment, the desert Tri-Cities are experiencing cooler temperatures. This unexpected shift is attributed to greener farmland and parks, creating an 'urban cool effect.' Additionally, the desert landscape in Sun City West is playing a crucial role in water conservation efforts. The Recreation Centers' environmental services team is busy implementing desert landscaping at Stardust Golf Course, showcasing the beauty and sustainability of desert plants.

In the midst of these updates, the 'Dual in the Desert' golf match brought excitement to Papago Golf Club. Participants like Ashley Menne of Arizona State University showcased their skills, adding a competitive edge to the event. The match highlighted the blend of sport and desert landscapes, creating a unique experience for players and spectators alike.

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Image courtesy of "The Desert Sun"

Shorebird opens on El Paseo in Palm Desert (The Desert Sun)

A new restaurant, Shorebird, opened this month on El Paseo in Palm Desert, Calif., as seen on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024. The restaurant has Americana seafood ...

Nurses at Desert Regional Medical Center rollout new billboard ... (National Nurses United)

Registered nurses at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, Calif., are rolling out a new billboard campaign as two new videos reveal serious ...

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Image courtesy of "Marketplace.org"

How voters in a Texas news desert get their information - Marketplace (Marketplace.org)

Researchers have labeled 204 counties in America as "news deserts," which lack reliable local news. That includes Val Verde County, Texas.

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Image courtesy of "KLCC FM Public Radio"

Study: As the climate changes, the desert Tri-Cities is actually ... (KLCC FM Public Radio)

The temperature patterns have gotten cooler, likely because of greener farmland and parks. This “urban cool effect” is something researchers said could be found ...

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Image courtesy of "Your Valley"

Desert landscape helps save water in Sun City West (Your Valley)

Crews from the Recreation Centers of Sun City West environmental services team works on the desert landscaping at Stardust Golf Course, 12702 Stardust Blvd.

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Image courtesy of "AZCentral.com"

Scenes from the 'Dual in the Desert' golf match (AZCentral.com)

Ashley Menne of Arizona State University (left) watches Clara Gestsdottir putt at the 13th hole at Papago Golf Club during the "Dual in the Desert" match on ...

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Image courtesy of "The Guardian"

Sand, sheep and survival: in the desert with the Bedouin people – in ... (The Guardian)

Petra Bašnáková's images of goat herders, shepherds and small children around Jericho capture a challenging way of life that is slowly disappearing.

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