National scorecard on electric-vehicle policies gives Arizona low marks
Arizona was 26th of the 33 states included in the 2023 scorecard from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.
UA workshop deepens local educators' knowledge of the impact of climate change in Arizona
Relevant data will be used to develop relevant curriculum for students
Months of wet weather erase drought across the Southwest
Only 28% of the region is experiencing drought.
Wiggly workers: Arizona Worm Farm reduces food waste through vermicomposting
The farm is working to combat food waste with its vermicomposting efforts, selling worms to promote commercial and backyard vermicomposting, and educating consumers and businesses about the process.
Feds announce start of public process to reshape key rules on Colorado River water use by 2027
The U.S. Interior Department said it will publish in the Federal Register on Friday a call for replacing guidelines that expire in 2026.
Ponderosa Pine at risk due to megadrought
New research shows that the species is facing higher mortality rates due to the drought.
For more blue skies, Phoenix asks residents to blue-sky climate plan ideas
This week’s meeting aimed to get public feedback for a draft update that will be released later this summer.
Arizona to restrict some new construction in fast-growing areas of Phoenix reliant on groundwater
Officials said the move would not affect existing homeowners who already have assured water supplies.
Tucson signs agreement to use less Colorado River water
The voluntary deal offers the City of Tucson $400 per acre-foot as compensation for every unit conserved.
At Lake Powell, record low water levels reveal an 'amazing silver lining'
Water managers are under pressure to keep water flowing through hydroelectric turbines within Glen Canyon Dam, which holds back Powell.
California, Arizona, Nevada offer landmark drought deal to use less Colorado River water — for now
The plan would conserve an additional 3 million acre-feet of water through 2026, when current guidelines for how the river is shared expire.
US greenlights major transmission line for renewable energy in Arizona and other Western states
The announcement comes just about a year after an environmental review was completed as part of a broader effort by the Biden administration to clear the way for major transmission projects in the West.
The Buzz: Battling the Urban Heat Island Effect in Arizona
The cities we've built retain the desert heat and make conditions even warmer. How do we cool things off as temperatures warm?
The Buzz: A wet winter brings increased wildfire danger
Experts give a fire outlook and talk about recovery.
An extra pulse of water is flowing into Grand Canyon after a wet winter
This experiment is the first since 2018 and comes in response to forecasts for an above-average spring snowmelt in the Rocky Mountains.
