Arizona's drought: Breaking down the numbers
Arizona's ongoing drought means a higher risk of wildfires. But, at least we're in better shape now than before. FOX 10 Meteorologist Krystal Ortiz has new numbers on our drought.
Arizona's ongoing drought means a higher risk of wildfires. But, at least we're in better shape now than before. FOX 10 Meteorologist Krystal Ortiz has new numbers on our drought.
World's largest plant to extract CO2 and turn it to stone opens in Iceland
The world's largest carbon capture facility, Mammoth, has begun operations in Iceland, using direct air capture technology to extract CO2 from the atmosphere and convert it into stone.
The world's largest carbon capture facility, Mammoth, has begun operations in Iceland, using direct air capture technology to extract CO2 from the atmosphere and convert it into stone.
Prescribed fire burning near Flagstaff Airport
Seeing smoke in the High Country? A prescribed burn is happening five miles from the Flagstaff Airport on Lake May Road.
Seeing smoke in the High Country? A prescribed burn is happening five miles from the Flagstaff Airport on Lake May Road.
The fight against fentanyl; water storage in AZ | Newsmaker
In this episode of John Hook's Newsmaker, we're talking with Josephine Dunn. She's the mother who lost her daughter, Ashley, following a fentanyl overdose in 2021. Ashley's legacy lives on in an act signed by Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs named the "Ashley Dunn Act." Her mother talks about the fentanyl crisis and how she continues to fight for change. In the second segment, John Hook chats with SRP water expert, Charlie Ester, about the water crisis in Arizona and the pioneers who helped create water storage infrastructure.
In this episode of John Hook's Newsmaker, we're talking with Josephine Dunn. She's the mother who lost her daughter, Ashley, following a fentanyl overdose in 2021. Ashley's legacy lives on in an act signed by Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs named the "Ashley Dunn Act." Her mother talks about the fentanyl crisis and how she continues to fight for change. In the second segment, John Hook chats with SRP water expert, Charlie Ester, about the water crisis in Arizona and the pioneers who helped create water storage infrastructure.
US pickle shortage tied to extreme weather in Mexico
The U.S. imports over a million tons of fresh cucumbers a year. Mexico is the second largest exporter of cucumbers in the world.
The U.S. imports over a million tons of fresh cucumbers a year. Mexico is the second largest exporter of cucumbers in the world.
Top US national parks to visit with kids revealed
With 63 U.S. national parks spread across 30 states and two overseas territories, it can be tough to decide which one to visit.
With 63 U.S. national parks spread across 30 states and two overseas territories, it can be tough to decide which one to visit.
Phoenix on list of cities with the worst air pollution
The list, which was published by the American Lung Association, ranks cities on ozone and particle pollution.
The list, which was published by the American Lung Association, ranks cities on ozone and particle pollution.
New report ranks the most polluted places in the U.S.
The American Lung Association says 131.2 million people – that’s 39% of Americans – live in communities with failing grades for levels of pollution. Here's a map of the best and worst.
The American Lung Association says 131.2 million people – that’s 39% of Americans – live in communities with failing grades for levels of pollution. Here's a map of the best and worst.
Students release thousands of lady bugs for Earth Day
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.
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.
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.
Starbucks says new cold drink cups are made with less plastic
Starbucks said the move underscores its commitment to halving its waste, water and carbon footprints by 2030.
Starbucks said the move underscores its commitment to halving its waste, water and carbon footprints by 2030.
This active volcano in Antarctica is spewing real gold dust
Mount Erebus, one of the most active volcanoes, is estimated to emit roughly 80 grams of gold each day.
Mount Erebus, one of the most active volcanoes, is estimated to emit roughly 80 grams of gold each day.
Peoria students plant greenery ahead of Arbor Day
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Liquid nitrogen fertilizer spill kills nearly 750,000 fish in Iowa river, officials say
About 265,000 gallons of liquid nitrogen fertilizer was released into the river.
About 265,000 gallons of liquid nitrogen fertilizer was released into the river.