Environment
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Doggone: November is National Adopt a Senior Pet Month
This November, celebrate the beauty of older pets with National Adopt a Senior Pet Month.
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How cold can it get in Phoenix? Here’s the coldest temperature recorded in the Valley
On numerous occasions, the temperature in Phoenix has reached below 20 degrees.
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Did recent storms affect Arizona’s drought? What the experts say about conditions
After several downpours fueled by tropical moisture from the Pacific Ocean, Arizona’s short-term drought has finally eased, at least a little.
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What will Arizona weather be like this winter? Here’s what we know
Arizonans looking forward to cooler winter weather may be disappointed this season.
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The hottest months in Arizona since 1895
These are the hottest months on record for Arizona. Can you guess any of them?
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Autumns in Phoenix are warmer than ever. What does the 2025 fall outlook say?
Forecasters say this fall will again tilt warmer and drier for Arizona, echoing a larger trend of autumn warming across the country.
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Rainwater harvesting grows in the Southwest to nourish thirsty gardens in a hotter world
In the Southwest and beyond, home gardeners and landscapers are increasingly using collected rainwater to nourish their gardens amid worsening drought and rising temperatures.
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Too hot for rattlesnakes? Reptiles, cactuses struggle in Arizona’s extreme heat
From elusive jaguars to saguaro cactus, the changing climate is taking its toll on some of Arizona’s most iconic species, even those who have adapted to the desert heat over thousands of years.
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This woman cares for 200 pigs at a Phoenix animal rescue. Here’s how she does it
Better Piggies Rescue developed out of Arizonan Danielle Betterman’s love for pigs, which she says can be very “nerdy” and funny.
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What to know about massive dust storms called haboobs in the US Southwest
Massive walls of dust and debris called haboobs that roll through the Southwest can be awe-inspiring and terrifying. Here’s how they form.
