Nature and Environment

Raytheon Unmanned Aerial Vehicle to Chase Hurricanes

Feb 4, 2016 Coyote provides weather data to NOAA, could assist in search and rescue

Jaguar Spotted on Video in Santa Rita Mountains

Feb 3, 2016 Jaguar habitat conservation group releases video of only known jaguar in United States

For Sale in Cochise County: How Much Water Is There?

Jan 28, 2016 Part 3:Land being bought for water, but is there enough to sustain, farms, towns economy?

Lawsuit: D-M Flights Numerous, Impact Wasn't Studied

Jan 26, 2016 Claim asks court to order environmental study of training flights at Tucson AF base.

Southern Arizona 'Drought-Free' for First Time in Five Years

Jan 25, 2016 Monsoon, El Niño bring plenty of moisture, but not enough to end being water smart.

Toxic Chemicals in State Recycled Less than Nationally

Jan 25, 2016 EPA's annual report tracks production, disposal of chemicals that harm health or environment.

State Wants to Reduce Wild Burro Herds Numbering 4,800

Jan 25, 2016 Federal agency says it must conduct environmental analysis before taking action.

New Yorker's Electric-Powered Road Trip Reaches Tucson

Jan 19, 2016 Brian Kent is cruising through the lower 48 states to show electric vehicles just need a place to plug in

El Niño Far from Over, With 'More Storminess' Due Soon

Jan 14, 2016 UA climate team’s website provides regional information on weather phenomenon.

Ski Resorts on Federal Land Must Prove Water Supply

Jan 13, 2016 New Forest Service rule will affect three spots in Arizona, including Mount Lemmon.

El Niño Winds, Rain 'Scrub' Arizona's Atmosphere

Jan 11, 2016 State air quality director says rains, cold temperatures help purify air.

Up to 5 El Niño Storms Due in Southern Arizona This Week

Jan 4, 2016 Up to 1.5 inches of rain in valleys, snowfall in mountains above 6,000 feet.

De-Icer on Northern Arizona Roads Harms Pine Trees

Jan 4, 2016 Coconino County, Flagstaff switch back to environmentally friendlier cinders.

US Parks Draw Record Crowds Ahead of 100th Anniversary

Jan 3, 2016 Visitation to 409 National Parks estimated at 300M last year, even bigger in 2016.

Bird Watchers Look to Arizona Skies for Annual Count

Dec 31, 2015 National Audubon Society enlisted citizen scientists across the country for survey.

Arizona Spotlight for the 2015 holiday season

Dec 30, 2015 More local StoryCorps conversations; exploring the "Xenophobia Blues"; discovering Comet Catalina, and some of the year's best stories.

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