Stories tagged: "climate"

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
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Culture 21 Must-Visit Arizona Destinations You Can Get Into for Free

Culture Passes offer free admission to the Phoenix Art Museum, Reid Park Zoo, and over a dozen other arts and culture institutions throughout the state.

Camaron Stevenson Camaron Stevenson May 5, 2022 1:22 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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Environment Mexican Wildlife Managers Release 2 Pairs of Wolves

The wolf population in Mexico now numbers around 45, with 14 litters being born since 2014, officials said.

Associated Press Associated Press March 10, 2022 1:59 pm MST

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Climate Reversing the Desert: How an Arizona Engineer Is Trying To Heal the Land and Protect Water

Deforestation, destructive agricultural practices and climate change have contributed to the degradation of topsoil and expanding deserts.

Shane Purcell Shane Purcell March 8, 2022 1:36 pm 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