Extreme Weather
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Arizona’s iconic saguaros are being threatened. These are the perpetrators
Invasive species are a major fire risk factor for saguaros and the wildlife that coexist with them.
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In Arizona, the worst floods start as wildfires—and climate change is fueling both
When wildfires strip the land bare and bake the soil, monsoon storms can run straight off those areas and turn into flash floods and debris flows.
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7 news stories and resources for Phoenix renters this week (July 15)
From news about a federal housing bill becoming law to the best US cities for renting, here’s a quick recap of helpful links for Phoenix renters this week.
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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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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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9 Arizona stereotypes that are actually pretty accurate
From “but it’s a dry heat” to hunting for parking in the shade, these nine Arizona stereotypes are weirdly accurate.
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Need a quick cool down? Top 5 spots near Phoenix to get wet
Arizona has plenty of water activities for the outdoors that will keep you cool while letting you soak up some vitamin D.
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Readers sound off on APS’s new heat-based shutoff rule
APS has a new policy when it comes to shutting off people’s power when they don’t pay their bills. Here’s what our readers think of it.
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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.
