Climate Change
50 Grades of Shade: Researchers Study Best Ways to Combat Extreme Heat
By Dylan Simard | Friday, Aug. 30, 2019
Scientists use information from an instrument called MaRTy to help cities understand what makes for the best shade in extreme heat.
‘Like the Chain Saw’: Drones Have Become a Lifesaving Tool for Fighting Wildfires
By Anton L. Delgado | Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Federal wildfire managers increasingly are turning to drones to monitor blazes across the West in terrains where hotshots’ lives would be at risk.
Ink with Impact: Some Tattoo Artists Opt for Vegan Supplies over Traditional Formulas
By Melissa Robbins | Thursday, July 18, 2019
More Arizona tattoo artists are using vegan inks, bringing environmental activism into a profession not typically associated with sustainability movements.
Ranchers Want Dams to Protect Against Drought, But Could They Worsen Climate Change?
By Melodie Edwards | Thursday, July 11, 2019
Wetlands on undammed waterways can cover as little as 2% of the landscape but hold 15% to 30% of the carbon. But if reservoirs hold all the water, those riparian areas will dry up and lose the ability to hold carbon.
Long Beach’s Coast is Polluted. This Pile of Gnarly Rocks is Part of the Reason.
By Lita Martinez | Monday, July 8, 2019
The breakwater was designed primarily to stop treacherous ocean waves from regularly flooding the coastline, but it also led to widespread trash and pollution along the beaches.
Intense Drought Blamed for California Forest Die-Off, Climate Change Could Make it Worse
By Jacob Margolis | Wednesday, July 3, 2019
New research published in Nature Geoscience says that years of extreme conditions can be directly tied to a 55% increase in the number of tree deaths.
Chemical Retardant Used to Fight Wildfires Could Pose Harm, Group Says
By Amanda Slee | Friday, June 28, 2019
Fire retardant is one tactic used to battle wildfires across the west. But this mixture of water and chemicals has raised questions about possible environmental dangers.
Timely Tips for Staying Safe during Arizona’s Monsoon Season
By Amanda Slee and Tanner Puckett | Monday, June 24, 2019
Arizona’s monsoon season will likely arrive later than usual, which means more time to prepare for the sometimes violent storms.