AZ Week: Prevention, Solutions Amid Possible Water Crisis
Mar 7, 2014 Growing population demands more, theories of CO River drought in near future, drought has experts debating plans.
US, Mexico Cooperate to Restore Flow of Water to CO River Delta
Mar 5, 2014 Water hasn’t flowed regularly in the once-lush delta since 1960; Starting March 23, 105,000 acre-feet will be release from the Morelos Dam bordering Yuma.
Fish, Plants, Water Combined in Method, May Help Feed People
Mar 3, 2014 More Tucson residents are experimenting with aquaponics systems in their homes or businesses.
'Maker Movement' Growing in Tucson, Communities Globally
Feb 24, 2014 More local residents getting into making stuff; 2 organizations participate in first-ever event promoting such craft.
Local Group Looks Into Nest Boxes to Help Urban Birds
Feb 17, 2014 Tucson Audubon Society's pilot project explores whether such would be a good idea for some species, known to use cavities for nests.
AZ Week: Sides Weigh in on Bighorn Sheep Controversy
Feb 14, 2014 Efforts to return species to Santa Catalinas has wide opposition after lions kill sheep, game agents kill lions.
Former UA Biology Student Aims to Conserve Freshwater Fish
Feb 10, 2014 Zeb Hogan, now host of "Monster Fish" on National Geographic Channel, explores rivers all around the world.
Disease Drives Shrimp Prices; UA Researcher Seeks Solution
Feb 4, 2014 Syndrome kills species when young, causing entire crops to be lost; scientist finds way to detect it early on.
Remnants of Volcanoes Across AZ, Geologist Says
Feb 3, 2014 In Arizona's geologic history, there have been several major periods of volcanic activity, last one between 15-30 million years ago.
EPA Proposes Pollution Control for 6 AZ Facilities
Jan 28, 2014 Federal plan to limit emission such as nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide; agency holding public hearing Feb. 25 in PHX, Feb. 26 in Tucson.
Local Kids Benefit from Nationally Recognized Ecology Program
Jan 6, 2014 Manzo Elementary School's sustainable infrastructure, projects also yield academic results in math, science.
Scientists: Darkness Harder to Find Due to Overpopulation
Dec 16, 2013 Use of artificial lights is increasing around the world; experts say tens of millions of people have never experiences truly dark skies.
Home Energy Efficiency Renovations Still Pricey for Most
Dec 16, 2013 Although the price of solar and other renewable energy systems have declined steadily over the years, the up-front cost usually isn’t an amount that people can just dish out.
AZ Residents Look to Alt Types of Grass for Sustainability
Dec 9, 2013 Recently acquiring buffalo grass, artificial turf has been a growing trend to save water, other resources.
Raising Urban Chickens Interests Tucson Residents
Dec 4, 2013 City has a small but growing community of people who raise chickens in backyards; local school uses them for learning purposes.
Experts: Building Preservation Good Environmentally, Culturally
Dec 2, 2013 A look at the Historic Y, what's become; members of the Tucson Historic Preservation Foundation discuss restoring historic buildings.Selected Archive Filters
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