Climate Change
Thick & Viscous: California Oil Production Among Dirtiest in the Country
By Judith Lewis Mernit | Monday, April 29, 2019
The future of California’s oil industry hangs in the balance, not only because the public has become increasingly aware of petroleum’s role in altering the climate.
Report: Phoenix, Tucson Among Fastest-Warming Cities in Nation Since 1970
By Andrew Howard | Tuesday, April 23, 2019
According to the Climate Central report, Tucson's average increase of 4.48 degrees was third-biggest in the country and Phoenix's 4.35-degree rise was good for fourth place.
Poll: Most Parents Want Climate Change Taught – How One Arizona Classroom Does It
By Mariana Dale | Tuesday, April 23, 2019
The NPR poll found teachers are even more likely to support climate change education, though almost one-third worried about complaints from parents.
SoCal’s Super Green Spring May Pose a Red Hot Danger
By Jacob Margolis | Friday, April 19, 2019
The end of drought conditions and fantastic foliage are a welcome start to spring, but long-time L.A. residents know these conditions can quickly lead to drying plants and wildfire danger.
Logging by Copter: Millions Spent to Thin Forest on Steep Slopes of Mount Elden
By Nicole Hernandez | Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Flagstaff and federal officials are using a helicopter to thin the forest on Mount Elden to reduce the risk of wildfires and protect the city’s watershed.
Drylands & Dust: Climate Models Predict Worsening Soil Erosion in the West
By Ali Budner | Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Soil erosion in the West is getting worse, according to a new federal study. And that’s creating more dust – which isn’t good for ecosystems, human health or the economy.
‘Super Bloom’ Snaps: Rain & Cool Temps Create Wildflower Spectacular
By Carissa Wigginton | Monday, March 25, 2019
The elements have aligned for an exceptional and unprecedented flower bloom in the Sonoran Desert.
Meet the Mountain West Teens Organizing the U.S. Youth Climate Strike
By Ali Budner | Wednesday, March 13, 2019
A school strike by grade school students around the world is set for Friday March 15, 2019. These tweens and teens are demanding political action on climate change.