Climate
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Failing grades: What the new ‘State of the Air’ report says about Arizona
The Phoenix-metro ranks fourth worst in the nation for smog, and it’s affecting over 1 million children.
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Phoenix mayor signs on to global pact to shape data center development
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego said she’s concerned that investments in data centers right now are worsening climate change and not meeting the needs of communities.
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Extreme heat deaths aren’t freak accidents—they’re a public safety problem in Arizona
Longer, hotter seasons are filling the state’s emergency rooms and morgues, and the people most at risk are the hardest to reach.
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Monsoon season begins soon. Here’s everything you need to know
In preparation for the season, the National Weather Service has designated this “Monsoon Awareness Week” to inform people of the weather risks they may face.
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White House withdraws hospitality executive as nominee to lead the National Park Service
Conservation groups had questioned whether Scott Socha’s private sector work provided the experience he would need.
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New AZ guidelines aim to protect workers from heat, but fall short of enforceable standards
Arizona is implementing new workplace heat safety guidelines as summer approaches—but advocates say without enforceable standards, they fall short of protecting workers.
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Where to find the most scenic dispersed camping in Arizona
Boondocking, free camping, or dispersed camping in Arizona is a great way to experience freedom—and unbeatable views—on a budget.
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The hottest months in Arizona since 1895
These are the hottest months on record for Arizona. Can you guess any of them?
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Autumns in Phoenix are warmer than ever. What does the 2025 fall outlook say?
Forecasters say this fall will again tilt warmer and drier for Arizona, echoing a larger trend of autumn warming across the country.
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Too hot for rattlesnakes? Reptiles, cactuses struggle in Arizona’s extreme heat
From elusive jaguars to saguaro cactus, the changing climate is taking its toll on some of Arizona’s most iconic species, even those who have adapted to the desert heat over thousands of years.
