Environment
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Ruff play: Felicity, a Doberman Pinscher, joins Arizona puppies at Sunday’s Puppy Bowl
Felicity, a Doberman Pinscher from the Desert Harbor Doberman Rescue of Arizona in Phoenix, will participate Sunday as part of Team Fluff in the 2025 Puppy Bowl.
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Here are 5 of the most ethical animal sanctuaries & zoos in Arizona
Learn more about five of the most ethical animal sanctuaries and zoos in Arizona and how each one supports animals and the environment.
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NAU research shows only 25% of tropical rainforests remain intact
A new study involving NAU found that 75% of tropical rainforests are degraded, threatening thousands of species.
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Earth records hottest year ever in 2024 and the jump was so big it breached a key threshold
Earth recorded its hottest year ever in 2024, with such a big jump that the planet temporarily passed a major climate threshold, several weather monitoring agencies announced Friday.
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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.
