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 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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Environment 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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