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Western states will not lose as much Colorado River water in 2024, despite long-term challenges

Bountiful snowfall and rain last winter pulled much of the region out of drought this spring and raised water levels at key reservoirs.

Federal officials plan to announce 2024 cuts along the Colorado River. Here's what to expect

The river provides water for seven U.S. states, 29 Native American tribes and two states in Mexico.

UA project builds climate resilience through food

The project uses climate analog modeling to predict future climate conditions in a given region by comparing it to places that already have those qualities today.

The extreme heat wave that blasted the Southwest is abating with late arriving monsoon rains

Forecasters expect that by Monday at the latest, people in metro Phoenix will begin seeing high temperatures under 110 degrees.

Arizona ranks among top 10 states for clean energy jobs & projects, report finds

Recent report finds Arizona stands out as one of the top 10 states for clean energy jobs and projects, benefiting from $8.3 billion in private investments since the implementation of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act.

The "Barbenheimer" Experience Arrives in Tucson

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Using a natural desert resource in a new way; and ""Chasing the Ghost Bear: On the Trail of America’s Lost Super Beast".

Phoenix scorches at 110 for 19th straight day, breaking big US city records in global heat wave

The city's record streak of 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43.3 Celsius) or more stood out even amid sweltering temperatures across the globe.

The Buzz: Tracing the Colorado River’s problems back for more than a hundred years

This week, we preview Thirst Gap, a new podcast from the team at NPR member station KUNC.

National scorecard on electric-vehicle policies gives Arizona low marks

Arizona was 26th of the 33 states included in the 2023 scorecard from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.

UA workshop deepens local educators' knowledge of the impact of climate change in Arizona

Relevant data will be used to develop relevant curriculum for students

Months of wet weather erase drought across the Southwest

Only 28% of the region is experiencing drought.

Wiggly workers: Arizona Worm Farm reduces food waste through vermicomposting

The farm is working to combat food waste with its vermicomposting efforts, selling worms to promote commercial and backyard vermicomposting, and educating consumers and businesses about the process.

Feds announce start of public process to reshape key rules on Colorado River water use by 2027

The U.S. Interior Department said it will publish in the Federal Register on Friday a call for replacing guidelines that expire in 2026.

Ponderosa Pine at risk due to megadrought

New research shows that the species is facing higher mortality rates due to the drought.

For more blue skies, Phoenix asks residents to blue-sky climate plan ideas

This week’s meeting aimed to get public feedback for a draft update that will be released later this summer.

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