Students release thousands of lady bugs for Earth Day
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Some preschoolers in the Valley celebrated Earth Day and learned about the day while having a lot of fun. FOX 10's Danielle Miller has the story.

Celebrate Earth Day: Easy ways you can help preserve our planet

Helping to preserving our home is easier than you think. Here are some tips to help you honor Mother Earth on Earth Day and beyond.

Peoria students plant greenery ahead of Arbor Day
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Students in the Peoria School District headed to Sunnyslope Park ahead of Arbor Day and they planted 13 trees and 20 shrubs to help the Valley before a hot summer. FOX 10's Irene Snyder has the story.

Glen Canyon Dam plumbing problems bring new threat to Colorado River system

Plumbing problems at the dam holding back the second-largest reservoir in the U.S. are spurring concerns about future water delivery issues to Southwestern states supplied by the Colorado River.

Here are the 20 worst US cities for seasonal allergies – and some of the best

Suffer from seasonal allergies? The most challenging U.S. cities for living with allergies in 2024 were revealed the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America's annual report.

Which states are the greenest? Report ranks most eco-friendly places in US

A report by Wallet Hub used several factors such as air quality, environmentally friendly behaviors, energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions to rank all 50 states.

60-foot crack discovered in rural Utah dam puts nearby town at risk

Utah state officials rush to reinforce a rural dam as a 60-foot crack emerges, leading to water pouring into a creek and endangering 1,700 downstream residents.

PFAS: EPA imposes first-ever limits on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

The Environmental Protection Agency is imposing first-ever limits on certain "forever chemicals" in tap water that will require utilities to reduce them to the lowest level they can be reliably measured. 

Wet winter means SRP reservoirs are mostly full

At around this time in 2023, we were reporting on flooded streets in the Phoenix area, because water needed to be released from lakes that were, in some cases, overcapacity. This year, however, the story is slightly different.

USDA again asks for help squashing these invasive bugs

According to the USDA the spotted lanternfly and gypsy moth are highly detrimental invasive insects, causing significant economic and environmental harm.

Earth Hour 2024: Why major world landmarks are going dark

Earth Hour, when major landmarks go dark for the planet, is known as "the biggest hour for Earth." Here's what else to know about the annual, globally recognized event.

Here are the most polluted cities in the US, globally

A new report sheds light on the issue of pollution by highlighting some locales in the U.S. and the world with inadequate air quality.

Global warming on the rise, prompting UN weather agency to issue 'red alert'

The U.N. weather agency has issued a "red alert" due to alarming increases in greenhouse gases, temperatures, and melting of glaciers and sea ice.

What still has asbestos? EPA announces comprehensive ban on carcinogen

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a comprehensive ban on asbestos due to its carcinogenic nature, despite its continued use in some products like chlorine bleach and brake pads, which still pose a threat to public health.

Invasive mussels pose threat to Yellowstone National Park

Because of the park's location, the introduction of invasive mussels could put the currently mussel-free waters in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho at risk.