Extreme Weather
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As Arizona swelters, workplace heat protections remain sparse with no state law and OSHA proposal likely stalled
Temperatures have already surpassed 110 degrees in Arizona this summer and for yet another season, most workers have few legal safeguards to protect them from the sweltering heat.
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Safety tips for Arizona’s monsoon season
Here are essential safety tips for Arizona’s monsoon season, which brings flash floods, dust storms, and extreme heat from June to September.
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See the most extreme temperatures in Arizona history
Here are the highest and lowest recorded temperatures in Arizona’s history.
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Trump moves to merge wildland firefighting into single force, despite ex-officials warning of chaos
President Donald Trump ordered government officials to consolidate wildland firefighting into a single program, despite warnings from former federal officials that it could be costly and increase the risk of catastrophic blazes.
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Discover Arizona’s coolest adventures during Great Outdoors Month
Discover Arizona adventures this June! From cool mountain trails to refreshing lakes, find perfect outdoor experiences during Great Outdoors Month.
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New AZ wildfire recovery guide helps communities navigate post-fire challenges
“After Wildfire: A Guide for Arizona” offers essential recovery resources for communities impacted by wildfires.
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For older adults taking medications, summer heat can be especially dangerous
Simply walking from your front door to your mailbox in the summer heat can be dangerous, especially for older adults taking certain medications.
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NOAA cuts could hamper forecasts for haboobs, monsoons, and wildfires in Arizona, raising extreme weather risks
The Trump administration’s deep cuts at the NOAA could put Arizonans at risk by hampering forecasts for haboobs, monsoons, flash flooding, and wildfires.
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Arizona bill ignores climate change, blames poor air quality on other countries
The legislation is a second proposal this year that falsely ascribes outside nations as leading contributors to Arizona’s high ozone levels.
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Why climate activists oppose Arizona Sen. Frank Carroll’s proposal to confront poor air quality
The legislation would allow the state to sue outside entities over emissions, but contradicts current climate science and constitutional law.
