Environment
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Opinion: The future of clean energy? It’s in the voter’s hands!
Arizonans have the power to impact climate change this November You’ve probably driven on the Loop 202 recently and noticed the highway signs alerting you of another ‘high pollution advisory’ day. If you haven’t seen the air quality alerts, perhaps your sign of climate change in Arizona is reaching you more viscerally through dehydration—or, worse,…
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Heat deaths of people without air conditioning, often in mobile homes, underscore energy inequity
Most heat-related deaths involve homeless people living outdoors. But those who die inside without sufficient cooling are also vulnerable, typically older than 60, living alone, and with limited income.
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Learn about 8 endangered species that call Arizona home
More than 60 endangered and threatened species live in Arizona. Learn more about eight of them and how you can help.
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EXCLUSIVE: Terán secures coveted endorsement from youth climate group
Sunrise Movement helped form the Biden-Harris administration’s climate policy and holds significant sway with Millennial and Gen Z voters.
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Blazing hot surfaces are a danger for catastrophic burn injuries in Phoenix
Sizzling sidewalks and unshaded playgrounds pose risks for burn injuries as air temperatures reach new summertime highs in Phoenix.
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Street medicine teams search for homeless people to deliver lifesaving IV hydration in extreme heat
Homeless people accounted for nearly half of the record 645 heat-related deaths last year in Maricopa County, which encompasses metro Phoenix.
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Understanding risks & safety measures during Arizona’s monsoon season
Here are some tips from the Arizona Department of Health Services for getting through monsoon season safely.
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At least 6 heat-related deaths reported in metro Phoenix so far this year as high hits 115 degrees
At least six people have died from heat-related causes this year so far in sizzling metro Phoenix, where the temperatures this week hit 115 degrees Fahrenheit, the Maricopa County Department of Public Health reported this week.
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Bees, bats, & beyond: How to celebrate National Pollinator Week in Arizona
This June, Arizona is celebrating National Pollinator Month, with a special focus on National Pollinator Week from June 17 to June 23. Here’s what you need to know.
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Phoenix using ice immersion to treat heatstroke victims as Southwest bakes
The Phoenix Fire Department is using ice immersion to treat victims of heatstroke on the way to area hospitals.
