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Nature and Environment

The Art of Paying Attention: Bats

Jul 14, 2016 Author and wildlife illustrator Beth Surdut peers into the twilight world of the most famous creature of the night - the bat!
The Grand Canyon in northern Arizona.

Grand Canyon Trust Creates Plan for Climate Change

Jul 11, 2016 'Southwest right in climate crosshairs ... a hotspot of projected change,' official says.
Havasu Falls

Petition Calls for New Grand Canyon National Monument

Jul 7, 2016 Environmentalists and Native Americans deliver 500,000 signatures to White House.
2016 Smokehouse Fire in Bridger-Teton National Forest, Wyoming.

Will High-Tech Cameras Replace Humans in Mountain Lookouts?

Jul 5, 2016 'Old-school' Arizona forest managers resist changeover, preferring human touch.
Heavy monsoon rains blanket the campus of the University of Arizona.

Tucson Recorded 1.59 Inches of Rain in June, Second Most

Jul 5, 2016 Rainfall total for month topped 1 inch two other times, including record 2.07 in 1938.
NOVA Fireworks Spiral Light

Fire Officials Warn of Dangers With 4th of July Celebration

Jul 4, 2016 Many holiday festivities could spark urban and wild fires if residents are not careful.

Three Years After Yarnell Fire, Sense of Loss Lingers

Jul 1, 2016 'Arizona Week' hears from hotshot still mourning his 19 fallen brethren.
Brendan McDonough, former Granite Mountain Hotshots crew member.

Yarnell Anniversary: Hotshot Mourns Loss of 'My Brothers'

Jun 30, 2016 Hotshot Brendan McDonough discusses that day and his recovery in aftermath.
Tucson firefighters pull four people from a car swept downstream near East Lee Street and North 9th Avenue in Sunday's rainstorm.

Four Rescued from Rain-Swollen Wash in Tucson; No One Injured

Jun 27, 2016 Monsoon under way; caution urged in traversing flooded roadways.

Desert Heat: Deaths, Rescuers and Ways to Stay Safe

Jun 24, 2016 4 people die in record 115-degree heat; how do Tucsonans cope?

Tucsonans Use More Water After Hot Days, Not During

Jun 23, 2016 Water utility says data show Mondays after hot weekends are high-use days.
Volunteers with Southern Arizona Rescue Association return to the trailhead June 20. A hiker went missing, one was rescued and a third died on the trail June. 19, and the search continues for the missing hiker.

Missing Hiker Found Dead; 4th Victim of Record Heat Wave

Jun 20, 2016 Four deaths in Tucson area from 115-degree heat last weekend.

What Does Lake Mead's Record Low Level Portend for State?

Jun 17, 2016 'Arizona Week' explores current conditions, future prospects for key water supply.

Fire Season Off To Slow Start, But Heat Could Cause Pickup

Jun 17, 2016 Upcoming heat wave will provide the fuels needed for more wildfires, and monsoons could provide the spark to get them going.
At 93 million miles the Sun is our nearest star. Now with new technology, solar scientists are seeing it as never before.

Highest Temp in 21 Years Forecast for Tucson Sunday

Jun 17, 2016 High of 114 leads to excessive heat warning through Wednesday night.

The Swingin' Return of The Squirrel Nut Zippers

Jun 16, 2016 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Wildfire season update; A-10 pilots compete for "Top Gun" status; and Dímelo introduces a woman who is glad she took a risk with learning to love her body.

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