Stories tagged: "environment"

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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 November 16, 2021 6:15 am MST
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Climate Report Estimates Lake Powell Has 88% Chance of Falling Below Critical Level by August 2022

New projections show that Lake Mead and Lake Powell could reach “critically low reservoir elevations” sooner than expected.

Ulysse Bex Ulysse Bex September 30, 2021 2:43 pm MST
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Environment Southern Arizona Succulent Designated as a ‘Threatened’ Species

The US Fish and Wildlife Service is designating an Arizona succulent as a “threatened” species under the Endangered Species Act.

Olivia Dow Olivia Dow September 30, 2021 2:27 pm MST
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Arizona Arizona Is More Than the Grand Canyon. Here Are Other National Parks to Visit.

To celebrate its 105th birthday the National Parks Service is offering free admission to all national parks.

Jessica Swarner Jessica Swarner August 10, 2021 6:32 am MST
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Environment What’s in a Name? Phoenix Zoo Asks Community to Help Christen Newborn Black-Footed Ferrets

The Phoenix Zoo has helped to breed more than 500 black-footed ferrets over the past 30 years.

Camaron Stevenson Camaron Stevenson August 4, 2021 2:42 pm MST

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Climate 2020 Was a Record-Breaking Year for Drought, Wildfires, and Heat in Arizona. 2021 is Poised to Be Even Worse.

After a record-breaking 2020, experts predict 2021 will offer little relief, which could have devastating results for Arizona.

Bree Burkitt Bree Burkitt January 11, 2021 2:40 pm MST
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Climate Tropical Forests Are More Resilient Than We Thought, Which Means We Could Save Them

Tucson's BioDome2 is showing researchers that the rainforest can handle rising temperatures better than initially thought.

Kyla Pearce Kyla Pearce December 10, 2020 12:35 pm MST