A Saudi business is leaving Arizona valley after it was targeted by the state over groundwater use

The Arizona governor’s office said the State Land Department decided not to renew the leases the company had in Butler Valley due to the "excessive amounts of water being pumped from the land — free of charge."

Arizona, other states in Colorado River basin pitch new ways to absorb shortages

The seven U.S. states that draw water from the Colorado River basin are suggesting new ways to determine how the increasingly scarce resource is divvied up when the river can’t provide what it historically promised.

Earth sets heat records for 9 straight months as February 2024 goes down as planet’s hottest

February 2024 was the hottest February on record for the world, which makes it the ninth month in a row to be the hottest on record, the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service announced Tuesday.

SRP offers money-saving water tips
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Water bills are on the rise in the Valley thanks to the ongoing drought. But, there are ways to save a few dollars by saving every drop. FOX 10's Irene Snyder gets some tips from SRP and has the story for us.

Could Mexico City run out of water soon? Region faces historic shortage

Mexico City is facing “unprecedented" low levels in its main water system that supplies millions of people. Some in the region have already reported their taps running dry.

Water levels rising at Lake Mead
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The Bureau of Reclamation reports levels rose more than four feet from December to January at Lake Mead, and they are up about three more feet this month.

Pollen season marches toward peak activity across southern US

Forecast models continue to show above-normal temperatures continuing through early March and likely beyond for a large part of the Lower 48.

SRP officials conduct snowpack survey after winter storm

A winter storm that recently moved through Arizona has provided some much-needed snow to parts of the Arizona high country, and officials with SRP are measuring snowpacks in order to get a clearer picture of the snowpack level in some areas that can impact Phoenix's water supply.

Here are the top 10 deadliest national parks, according to research

The serene landscapes of our national parks feature a plethora of mountainous landscapes, pristine beaches and lush forests, but there are some deadly risks associated with visiting. Outdoor clothing brand KÜHL looked at different criteria and came up with a list of the top 10 deadliest national parks.

T-shirts made from last year's plastic water bottles are for sale at the WM Phoenix Open

Plastic water bottles from 2023's WM Phoenix Open were repurposed and are being sold in the from of T-shirts at this year's event. "Our mission is we're always working for a sustainable tomorrow."

Phoenix welcomes unique plastics recycling plant
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There's a new one-of-a-kind plastics recycling factory now in the Valley. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen tells us how this makes an impact on the local economy, and ultimately the world.

Category 6 needed on hurricane wind scale due to warming climate, study says

Since 1980, half of the 197 tropical cyclones rated a Category 5 happened within the past 17 years. Five of the storms would have met the hypothetical Category 6, according to the study.

Illegal camping: BLM to clear area in East Valley
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The Bureau of Land Management will close 1,000 acres along the northern border of Mesa and Apache Junction in order to build a recreation area for hikers, bikers and horseback riders. Due to the project, all campsites will be closed, ending a 14-day camping rule. Property owners in the area have complained that homeless people often overstay their welcome and leave behind drug paraphernalia, trash and abandoned RVs.

States with plastic bag bans prevented billions of bags from being used, report says

The report, Plastic Bag Bans Work, noted that bans in just five locations in the U.S. cut single-use plastic bag consumption by about 6 billion bags per year.

A rare look inside Mormon Flat Dam
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We're getting a rare glimpse inside the Mormon Flat Dam within the Tonto National Forest. The dam was completed in 1925 and on Jan. 30, SRP let FOX 10 Photojournalist Joe Tillman inside for a peek at the turbine, which powers the damn and regulates the flow of the Salt River.

Eating snow 'not worth the risk' of ingesting contaminants, health expert says

One of the reasons why snow should be avoided as a food item involves its role as one of nature’s air filters. Here's why it can be dangerous to eat and some alternatives for kids.

Lucid Motors, Arizona-based EV company, announces facility expansion, SUV

Lucid Motors, an Arizona-based EV company, announced a major facility expansion in Casa Grande and an SUV it describes as "the most advanced electric SUV in the world that's ever been."