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."
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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."
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."
Louisiana's drought is fueling the ‘unprecedented’ crawfish prices this season
Prices over $13 a pound are causing the Louisiana staple to become unaffordable.
Prices over $13 a pound are causing the Louisiana staple to become unaffordable.
Tribes, environmental groups ask U.S. court to block $10B Arizona energy transmission project
A federal judge is being asked to issue a stop-work order on a $10 billion transmission line being built through a remote southeastern Arizona valley to carry wind-powered electricity to customers as far away as California.
A federal judge is being asked to issue a stop-work order on a $10 billion transmission line being built through a remote southeastern Arizona valley to carry wind-powered electricity to customers as far away as California.
Feds look to reduce recreational target shooting within Arizona’s Sonoran Desert monument
The federal Bureau of Land Management is looking to drastically reduce an area open to recreational target shooting within Arizona’s Sonoran Desert National Monument.
The federal Bureau of Land Management is looking to drastically reduce an area open to recreational target shooting within Arizona’s Sonoran Desert National Monument.
Iceland volcano erupts again: See photos, video of lava flowing toward nearby town
The town's residents were previously evacuated from their homes in November following a series of earthquakes that led to cracks and openings in the earth.
The town's residents were previously evacuated from their homes in November following a series of earthquakes that led to cracks and openings in the earth.
John Kerry to step down as Biden admin climate czar: report
U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry is reportedly planning to leave the White House in the coming months and join President Biden's presidential campaign.
U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry is reportedly planning to leave the White House in the coming months and join President Biden's presidential campaign.
2023 was the warmest on record, experts say
There is also a possibility that 2024 could be even warmer than 2023.
There is also a possibility that 2024 could be even warmer than 2023.
North Dakota coal miners unearth ancient mammoth fossil: 'Exciting find'
The well-preserved, rare fossil is believed to be at least 10,000 years old.
The well-preserved, rare fossil is believed to be at least 10,000 years old.
Microplastics found in 16 proteins sampled in study, including plant-based alternatives
A new study found microplastics in nearly 90% of proteins sampled, including plant-based meat alternatives.
A new study found microplastics in nearly 90% of proteins sampled, including plant-based meat alternatives.
A single bottle of water can contain about a quarter million invisible nanoplastic particles
New research shows that the average liter of bottled water has nearly a quarter million invisible pieces of ever so tiny nanoplastics.
New research shows that the average liter of bottled water has nearly a quarter million invisible pieces of ever so tiny nanoplastics.
Recycled water & space exploration | Newsmaker
In for John Hook this week, FOX 10's Steve Nielsen discusses the use of recycled water in Scottsdale as the city jumps on board with other cities in the nation reusing the natural resource. He also chats about ASU's role in NASA's Europa Clipper. Our guests are Brian Biesemeyer, the Executive Director for Scottsdale Water and Philip Christensen, a Regents Professor and the Ed and Helen Korrick Professor in the School of Earth and Space Exploration at Arizona State University.
In for John Hook this week, FOX 10's Steve Nielsen discusses the use of recycled water in Scottsdale as the city jumps on board with other cities in the nation reusing the natural resource. He also chats about ASU's role in NASA's Europa Clipper. Our guests are Brian Biesemeyer, the Executive Director for Scottsdale Water and Philip Christensen, a Regents Professor and the Ed and Helen Korrick Professor in the School of Earth and Space Exploration at Arizona State University.
Starbucks now lets US customers use their own personal cups for orders
The company said it supports the company’s commitment to reduce waste by 50% by 2030.
The company said it supports the company’s commitment to reduce waste by 50% by 2030.
Klee Benally, Navajo advocate for Indigenous people and environmental causes, dies in Phoenix
Klee Benally, a Navajo man who advocated on behalf of Indigenous people and environmental causes, has died, his sister said. He was 48 years old.
Klee Benally, a Navajo man who advocated on behalf of Indigenous people and environmental causes, has died, his sister said. He was 48 years old.