Nature and Environment

Fear And Grieving in Las Vegas: Colorado River Managers Struggle With Water Scarcity

Dec 18, 2018 Water managers were supposed to finish drought contingency plans by the end of the year. They're likely to miss that deadline.

Researcher: Climate Change Could Worsen Mosquito-Borne Diseases

Dec 17, 2018 UA professor says globalization and increasing transportation also speed the spread of such diseases.

Tucson-Based Nonprofit to Run Shuttles at Sabino Canyon

Dec 17, 2018 The Regional Partnering Center plans to use gas vehicles at first and switch to an all-electric fleet.

State parks projects under review due to delays, cost hikes

Dec 17, 2018 Leadership is reviewing all projects in the wake of complaints that led to the ouster of the previous director.

Four Years After Water Released Into Colorado River, Benefits Continue

Dec 17, 2018 Environmental groups now have a "toolkit" for bringing life back to the delta.

Top Water Official Gives States Deadline for Colorado River Drought Deal

Dec 14, 2018 A final deal will require federal legislation and approval by the Arizona Legislature.

Development and the San Pedro

Dec 13, 2018 The Arizona Supreme Court sided with a homebuilder in Sierra Vista despite concerns about the San Pedro River.

US States to Meet at Deadline on Colorado River Drought Plan

Dec 10, 2018 Arizona has been the holdout as the clock ticks on striking a deal for a contingency plan.

Shaping Arizona Water Policy in 2019

Dec 7, 2018 Vanessa Barchfield interviews incoming State House Speaker Russels Bowers.

Study: US Groundwater Supply Falls Short of Estimations

Dec 7, 2018 Understanding the findings with UA hydrologist and researcher Jennifer McIntosh.

County Commits to Carbon Reduction Strategy

Dec 7, 2018 Pima County's updated sustainability plan renews its commitment to reducing carbon emissions.

Climate Change and Adaptation in the Southwest

Dec 6, 2018 Two recent reports have brought renewed attention to the effects of climate change on local, regional and global levels.

Making "Cloud Soup"

Dec 5, 2018 Also on Arizona Spotlight: How changing your address may impact your voting status; What is AVATAR, and how might it change the science of telling truth from fiction?; and Pima County Gardeners mark 35 years of helping Arizona grow.

County, City, UA Sign On to Urban Sustainability District

Dec 5, 2018 The goals of the Tucson Emerging 2030 District mirror those of the Paris Agreement.

National Forest Offices Closed, Recreation Sites Open on Wednesday

Dec 4, 2018 All federal offices will be closed on Dec. 5th for a national day of mourning.

Arizona Town Condemns Coyote-Killing Contest

Nov 27, 2018 Dewey-Humboldt joins other governments by condemning the practice.

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