Stories tagged: "climate crisis"

Climate Dr. Joellen Russell in front of a glacier and blue sky
Climate She’s a Scientist. She’s a Mom. And She’s Dead Set on Saving the Planet for Her Children.

University of Arizona climate scientist Dr. Joellen Russell helped found a nonprofit dedicated to educating moms on climate change.

Jessica Swarner Jessica Swarner May 11, 2022 12:42 pm MST
Climate Kayakers access Lake Powell at the Antelope Point Public Launch Ramp, which was closed to motorized vehicles because of low water in this photo from March 2021. (Photo courtesy National Park Service)
Climate States, Feds Weigh Next Steps Amid ‘Profound Concerns’ Over Dam Levels

Officials from the seven Colorado River basin states agreed with a federal plan to sharply cut releases from Lake Powell.

Emily Sacia Emily Sacia May 5, 2022 9:06 am MST
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Arizona Arizona Wildfire Doubles in Size Near College Town

Coconino County officials said during an evening news conference that 766 homes and 1,000 animals had been evacuated.

Associated Press Associated Press April 20, 2022 10:12 am MST
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Climate West Megadrought Worsens to Driest in at Least 1,200 Years

The American West’s megadrought deepened so much last year that it is now the driest in at least 1,200 years.

Associated Press Associated Press February 17, 2022 9:41 am MST
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Arizona Here’s a Breakdown of Phoenix’s Climate Action Plan

The Phoenix Climate Action Plan focuses on two critical goals to achieve by 2050: reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build resiliency.

Olivia Dow Olivia Dow January 13, 2022 7:00 am MST

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Arizona Biden Administration Launches Effort to Protect Outdoor Workers From Heat-Related Illness

The Biden administration last month announced a new effort to protect workers from heat-related illness in the US.

Olivia Dow Olivia Dow October 25, 2021 2:46 pm MST
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Arizona Phoenix Population Keeps Growing as Climate Danger Rises

New data shows that people keep flocking to communities like Phoenix where climate change makes life more uncomfortable and more precarious.

Associated Press Associated Press October 13, 2021 11:35 pm MST