Environmental groups call on Arizona to close uranium mine
The groups cite flooding of the mine that threatens to contaminate drinking water.
"Never again, para nadie."
Also on Arizona Spotlight: New state law that may provide justice for greater numbers of Indigenous women and girls; A reaction to the Trump administration changing the Endangered Species Act; and a very short story from Aurelie Sheehan.
Drilling project proposed for Patagonia Mountains
The Coronado National Forest wants public input on a mining exploration project.
Understanding the legal decision blocking the Rosemont Mine
The opinion on mining and public lands could impact other projects across the West.
‘Build the wall’ across the San Pedro River? Many say ‘no’
Disparate groups agree that walling off Arizona's last free-flowing river is a bad idea.
Climate change still threatens Colorado River after wet winter
Despite recent wet conditions, states still face a future with increasingly less water for farms and cities.
New border fencing on hold for 45 days
The Department of Homeland Security is delaying its plans to build more miles of wall barrier along the border.
Ocean & Space
Learn about UA scientists in the Southern Ocean measuring climate change; and celebrating the past and future of space exploration at Spacefest X.
Rosemont Copper mine ruling expected to have national impact
If upheld, the ruling would make opening a large mine on public lands very difficult, experts say.
Forest Service releases environmental review of Resolution Copper mine
The agency is seeking public comment on the controversial project near Superior, Arizona.
Housing development near San Pedro River gets green light, again
The Army Corps of Engineers has once again approved a key permit for Vigneto, a huge housing development near Benson, despite environmental concerns.
"Wise Bodies, Beautiful Elders" - photographer Jade Beall confronts ageism in the raw.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: The facts regarding mental illness and gun violence; and mushroom hunters go on a monsoon quest.
TEP firing up new engines to integrate more renewable power
The utility is adding more renewables, but some say not fast enough.
Conservation groups look to block border wall construction
The groups have asked a federal judge for an injunction until a lawsuit challenging the project is decided.
Fish and Wildlife Service lays out concerns over border wall
The agency says wall construction through Pima and Cochise counties could harm many species.
