House passes bill banning future Grand Canyon uranium mining
Oct 30, 2019 The bill would block mining on 1 million acres near the Grand Canyon.
Scientists recognize new fish in northern Mexico
Oct 30, 2019 The Rio Concepcion topminnow is related to the Gila topminnow.
Border wall construction continues across sensitive lands in Arizona
Oct 30, 2019 Contractors are working on new border wall east of Douglas, which will cross the San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge.
CAP shutdown might produce cloudy water
Oct 30, 2019 Annual maintenance shifts Tucson Water to local wells.
Mount Lemmon highway reopened after wildfire
Oct 29, 2019 Officials say the "Molino Fire" was human-caused.
Photo sparks increased concern over fishing in vaquita refuge
Oct 25, 2019 Fishermen say they returned to the small, endangered porpoise's habitat out of desperation.
Low-level contaminants in drinking water still harmful, report says
Oct 22, 2019 A nonprofit says federal drinking water guidelines don't necessarily protect the health of water users.
Javelina bite could lead to fine and rabies shots for Tucson woman
Oct 22, 2019 The unidentified resident was a "habitual" wildlife feeder, says Arizona Game and Fish.
Group warns of consequences in Arizona if mercury emission standard is rolled back
Oct 21, 2019 A report says lives and costs are saved with the Mercury and Air Toxics Standard in place.
UA shifting to more renewable energy with TEP deal
Oct 18, 2019 The university plans to get 60% of its power from wind and solar by the end of 2020 as part of the agreement.
Groups: Saving Mexican gray wolves requires new approach
Oct 17, 2019 Management of the endangered predators in the Southwest requires some rethinking, environmental groups say.
Study finds plastic in stomachs of 20% of Mexican fish
Oct 15, 2019 Microplastics are created when plastic breaks down in ocean water.
Project links river parks on Pima County Loop
Oct 14, 2019 Pedestrian bridges were just one part of the project to reinforce riverbanks to protect a gravel pit and I-10.
Researchers working to understand forest response to global warming
Oct 11, 2019 A UA ecologist's data is contributing to a global effort to track climate change effects.
Proposals would dam Little Colorado River for hydropower
Oct 9, 2019 The proposals are reigniting concerns brought up by a failed plan years ago to build a gondola into the Grand Canyon.
Project to restore murals at Grand Canyon watchtower done
Oct 7, 2019 Crews have been working over the past four years to conserve murals created in the 1930s.Selected Archive Filters
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