Urbanization
Plan to ‘revive’ Uranium Mining Called Unneeded, Unwanted by Advocates
By Jessica Myers | Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Environmentalists are blasting a Trump administration call for "bold action to revive and strengthen the uranium mining industry," an industry whose history they say has left a "toxic trail" through the Grand Canyon.
Worse Air Quality In Phoenix Communities Of Color Could Mean Higher COVID-19 Risk
By Katherine Davis-Young | Monday, May 4, 2020
As coronavirus spreads across the country, it’s hitting certain demographic groups disproportionately hard, and air quality is likely playing a role on which communities are hit hardest.
A Lot Of You Had Questions About Coronavirus In The Water. We Have Some Answers.
By Sharon Mcnary | Tuesday, April 21, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic is so new to us that things that seemed so certain — like the safety of our water supply — are suddenly raising questions. Among the nearly 1,500 questions our newsroom has fielded since the outbreak of COVID-19, some have been about water.
Myth is Reality: Discovery of Bald Eagles Nesting in a Saguaro Confirms Longtime Speculation
By Christopher Howley | Monday, April 20, 2020
Biologists have documented the first sighting in decades of bald eagles nesting in the arms of a saguaro cactus near an undisclosed reservoir.
Traffic, Emissions Reduced As Arizonans Stay Home
By Katherine Davis-Young and Lauren Gilger | Monday, April 13, 2020
Arizonans staying home amid the pandemic are making a measurable impact on road congestion and air quality. Weekday vehicle traffic volume is down by a third since early March, according to the Maricopa Association of Governments.
Higher Air Pollution Is Linked To A Higher COVID-19 Death Rate, A New Study Finds
By Ryan Fonseca | Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Long-term exposure to high levels of air pollution increases the risk of death related to COVID-19, according to a new study from Harvard University.
COVID-19 fears close Grand Canyon National Park after weeks of pressure
By Jessica Myers | Monday, April 6, 2020
The National Park Service abruptly closed Grand Canyon National Park on Wednesday, bowing to weeks of pressure after health officials expressed "extreme concern" about the potential for spread of COVID-19 in the park.
Why the Air in Metro Phoenix is Fresher These Days
By Madison Staten | Thursday, April 2, 2020
Metro Phoenix was below average for moderate ozone days for the month of March. ADEQ is studying the reasons for this – including COVID-19 and recent wet weather.