Water and environmental news

Chimps' rhythmic drumming and complex calls hint at origins of human language

May 12, 2025 A team of researchers recorded thousands of vocalizations made by wild chimpanzees in the Taï National Park in Ivory Coast.

U.S. halts cattle imports from Mexico, citing fears of flesh-eating maggot

May 12, 2025 The new ban will continue on a "month-by-month basis, until a significant window of containment is achieved," said the USDA

Federal judge pauses Oak Flat land swap until a SCOTUS decision

May 9, 2025 The ruling comes two days after arguments were heard.

A dry winter on the Colorado River has big reservoirs on track for trouble

May 8, 2025 The mountains that feed the Colorado River with snowmelt are strikingly dry

Apache Stronghold asks court to temporarily halt Oak Flat land swap

May 8, 2025 Apache Stronghold seeks to halt a land swap at Oak Flat, a sacred Apache site, as the court weighs religious rights and mining plans ahead of a possible SCOTUS review.

Billboards in Tucson and Phoenix call out cuts made to Saguaro National Park

May 6, 2025 A national campaign blames Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency for reduced services at 40 national parks.

Saguaro National Park expands

May 2, 2025 The latest land acquisition brings the park closer to a connected corridor across Tucson's west side.

The Buzz revisits our trip down the Verde River

May 2, 2025 As the show prepares to take a break, we listen back to our favorite episode.

Over 2,000 acre wildfire in Cochise County at 22% containment

Apr 30, 2025 The fire started on Monday. The cause is still unknown.

A colossal squid is filmed in its natural habitat for the first time

Apr 16, 2025 Colossal squid are known to be elusive and likely avoid the bright and loud research equipment used underwater.

Environmental group says government shared plan for border barrier in critical wildlife passage

Apr 15, 2025 They say the area is the last unwalled major biodiversity hotspot in the border region.

Fondomonte asks that AZ AG's lawsuit be dropped in court filing

Apr 14, 2025 The Saudi-backed alfalfa farm's answer to a civil complaint seeks an end to the suit and legal fees.

Blending science and spirit: Navajo PhD student studies black bears with cultural reverence

Apr 14, 2025 University of Arizona PhD student Deandra Jones researches black bears in the Navajo Nation, combining traditional knowledge and science to guide respectful coexistence.

The Buzz: Willcox community members talk about the AMA

Apr 11, 2025 People express trepidation and hope about the future of water in northern Cochise County.

AZ Game and Fish Commission to hear petition that aims to ban dog packs used for hunting

Apr 11, 2025 Wildlife advocates say hounding endangers rare species.

NOAA contracts are being reviewed one by one, throwing the agency into chaos

Apr 9, 2025 "Lots of stuff will break," a NOAA staffer said. "It's just a matter of time."

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