Shane Purcell

Shane Purcell

Contributor, Cronkite News

Shane Purcell expects to graduate in December 2021 with a degree in sports journalism. Purcell, who has worked internships in sports and in sustainability, is working in the Phoenix News Bureau.

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Climate Reversing the Desert: How an Arizona Engineer Is Trying To Heal the Land and Protect Water

Deforestation, destructive agricultural practices and climate change have contributed to the degradation of topsoil and expanding deserts.

Shane Purcell Shane Purcell March 8, 2022 1:36 pm MST
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Arizona Phoenix Is Fighting Rising Heat With a New City Office

Phoenix, one of the fastest-warming cities in the country, announced the creation of the Office of Heat Response & Mitigation in September.

Shane Purcell Shane Purcell November 16, 2021 9:36 am MST
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Arizona One Potential Solution for Curbing Heat in Phoenix? Sunblock for Streets.

The city of Phoenix has been studying the efficacy of reflective sealant meant to reduce the absorption of heat in the urban climate.

Shane Purcell Shane Purcell October 29, 2021 9:18 am MST

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