Environment
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How to identify 10 common Arizona cactuses
Although they’re all beautiful, the 10 most common Arizona cactuses each have distinct characteristics that may help you identify which is which.
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Kris Mayes sues ‘nuisance’ corporate mega-farms for exploiting Arizona’s groundwater rules
The lawsuit alleges that massive farming corporations have taken advantage of Arizona’s lax groundwater laws and have deprived local farmers of access to water.
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Solar power growth could slow if Trump keeps promise to kill Biden-era incentives
President-elect Donald Trump has promised to kill the Inflation Reduction Act, ending subsidies for solar projects like the $2 billion Sun Stream Complex in western Maricopa County.
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Everything you need to know about Arizona’s 4 cat cafes
If you’re looking for the purrfect place to hang out with feline friends and have a cup of coffee, check out these four cat cafes in Arizona.
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Arizona State Parks’ new partnership promotes diversity in outdoor rec
Arizona State Parks and Trails and Black Folks Camp Too have come together to break down long-standing barriers in outdoor recreation.
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Why Flagstaff’s iconic aspen forests are dying out
The aspen forests in Flagstaff are struggling due to climate change, but NAU researchers hold hope for recovery.
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These are the most common dog names in Arizona
Here are the five most popular dog names in Arizona. Does your pet make the list?
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OPINION: Later is Too Late: Extreme Heat Reminds Us How Crucial This Election is for Arizona
It’s too hot not to vote! On Election Day we can vote for the city, state, and federal candidates who understand that climate change is one of the key reasons causing the extreme heat that’s baking us, especially here in the Valley. Our warming planet puts you and the people and places you care about…
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Opinion: Arizonans, Don’t Skip the Arizona Corporation Commission on Your Ballot This Fall
Arizona’s ballot this November will be long — really long. Somewhere near the bottom, voters will be asked to choose three candidates to represent them on a state regulatory board called the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC). Even though it may not be familiar, the ACC has one of the important jobs in the state: overseeing…
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OPINION: From Extreme Heat to Solar Power: Why Arizona’s Clean Energy Future Matters in This Election
Earlier this year, I became a citizen. Now that early voting has begun, I’ll soon cast my vote in a US presidential election for the first time. As a Phoenix resident who’s worked in environmental justice and clean energy for more than five years, I’m thrilled to vote in an election in which these issues…
