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Acclaimed World Music Artist Katia Cardenal Visits Tucson

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Finding new purpose after breast cancer strikes twice; and "Feeding Our Future" asks if the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona can solve the root causes of hunger.
A view of Nogales, Ariz. and Nogales, Mexico.

App to Tell Nogales Residents When Air is Unsafe to Breathe

Cooler weather, mountainous basin and pollution team up for a dangerous combo.
The Tucson night skyline is darker than other cities of average size.

Pima County Ground-Level Ozone Safe, But Just Barely

More than a year ago the EPA decreased the level it considers safe for public health.
The San Pedro River flows through Sierra Vista.

Arizona Land and Water Trust Wins National Award

Recognized for its work on water issues and land preservation.
Sunlight reflects off of the water in a swimming pool.

Treated Water to Make Beer? Tucson Group Says 'Cheers!'

Pima County team fights stigma against reclaimed water; finalist for innovation distinction.
Students run the Manzo Market every two weeks, where they sell produce from their garden and eggs from the school’s chickens. Photo by Moses Thompson

Feeding Our Future: The Manzo Model for Growing a School Garden

In an age of shrinking education budgets, should school gardens be a line item?

Visitors Flock to Arizona State Parks in Record Numbers

Nearly 3M tourists spent more than $16M at the parks, which lost some funding in 2012.
Samantha Felix and Jesse Pablo run TOCA's Project Oidag, which means "garden." Click to listen to them describe their work teaching youth about traditional foods.

Feeding Our Future: Putting Native Foods Back on the Plate

Why did the Tohono O'odham stop eating and growing their Native foods?
Oak Flat, in the Tonto National Forest east of Superior. Resolution Copper Mining has proposed building a large underground copper mine at the site.

San Carlos Apaches, Others Sue Over Copper Mine Waste Site

Lawsuits claim US Forest Service violated several environmental laws.
Aerial view of water making its way into the parched Colorado River delta.

Arizona Tribes in Solidarity over Stopping North Dakota Pipeline

For many tribal members in the state, the conflict hits close to home.
Just a small portion of the Saguaro National Forest conservation area.

Study: Saguaro Survival Sign of Climate Change Effect

Scientist connects age of saguaros with volcanic activity that changed temperatures.
Sirena Rana began exploring the Arizona Trail in segments before completing it twice.

The Arizona Trail Opens New Paths for Tucson Resident

Accident leads to exercise and new discoveries
Buffelgrass at Saguaro National Park East

Saguaro Park Seeking Help with Buffelgrass Removal

The invasive, non-native plant spreads quickly in the Sonoran Desert.
Navajo uranium miners dump tailings over the side of a mesa in a photo dated 1952.

$85M Allotted for Navajo Uranium Mine Cleanup

400 abandoned mines run by many companies now out of business.
Aerial view of water making its way into the parched Colorado River delta.

Greenhouse Gas Surprise in Colorado River Pulse Flow

100,000 acre-feet released into delta had unexpected side effect, scientist says.

Public Meetings on Uranium Mining Near Grand Canyon

State agency schedules three gatherings to take comments on permit proposals.

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