After oil flows into Gulf of Mexico, search continues for pipeline leak

As much as 1.1 million gallons of oil may have been discharged into the Gulf of Mexico from a pipeline system off Louisiana's southeast coast, the U.S. Coast Guard said Tuesday.

Volunteers clean, educate on Salt & Verde Rivers
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A few months after marshmallows were banned on the Salt River, we are taking a look at how the trash cleanup is doing, and as FOX 10's Steve Nielsen found out, a team of volunteers are making sure that people can have a clean, safe, and fun time in the Tonto National Forest.

USDA reveals new version of Plant Hardiness Zone map

The map is updated for the first time in over 10 years and helps growers and gardeners determine which plants can thrive in certain weather conditions at locations in the U.S.

Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels at 4-million-year high; El Nino could boost numbers in 2023, WMO says

The World Meteorological Organization released the latest Greenhouse Gas Bulletin and found that levels of carbon dioxide are similar to those found 3 to 5 million years ago when major coastal cities in the U.S. were underwater. The

Arizona's first electric fire truck has arrived in Gilbert

It's a first of its kind for Arizona: Gilbert just got an electric fire truck and there are only a handful so far in the U.S.

Amazon deforestation reaches lowest level in 5 years

After four years of rising destruction in Brazil’s Amazon, deforestation dropped by 33.6% during the first six months of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s term, according to government satellite data.

Range anxiety is real: Getting an EV charge in a pinch
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A special report from FOX 10's Steve Nielsen highlighted many of the issues with charging stations across our state. Range anxiety is real. So, we went to find out what you do if your car's juice doesn't last as long as you need it to.

US National Climate Assessment finds worsening warming is hurting people in all regions

The National Climate Assessment, which comes out every four to five years, was released Tuesday with details that bring climate change's impacts down to a local level.

EV chargers in Arizona: How hard is it to find them?
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Are you ready for a road trip in your new electric vehicle? Well, there's a lot to consider as charging stations expand across the nation. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen hit the road and drove in all directions to see if the infrastructure was ready in Arizona.

Are you breaking the law if you warm up your car in your state?

While there is no national law against idling a vehicle, some states have anti-idling laws to prevent air pollution. The punishment and exact anti-idling measures vary from state to state, and even city or county, with penalties ranging from fines to written warnings.

Buzze looks to help EV drivers and residents who want to make extra money

Let us introduce to you Buzze, an app that helps you find EV chargers at homes where residents signed up to host chargers in front of their houses. You can also sign up to be a host and possibly make hundreds of dollars a month.

Chances to spot Northern Lights increasing for northern U.S. this week

The last widespread reports of the Northern Lights in the U.S. occurred in mid-September when residents from a handful of states reported seeing shades of green, red and purple in the night sky.

Scientists calculate Earth will likely cross crucial warming threshold in early 2029

In a little more than five years – sometime in early 2029 – the world will likely be unable to stay below the internationally agreed temperature limit for global warming if it continues to burn fossil fuels at its current rate.

Federal officials say plan for water cuts from Arizona, 2 other states is enough to protect Colorado River

Federal officials said Wednesday that conditions have improved on the Colorado River to the point that a plan by California, Arizona and Nevada to voluntarily reduce water use should help keep the river basin on stable footing for the next few years.

Don't bag your leaves this fall, experts say: Do this instead

Before you break out the rake and plastic bags to rid your yard of fallen leaves, experts hope you’ll consider leaving them on the ground instead.

Billions of snow crab deaths off Alaska coast linked to marine heatwave

Dropping to a historical low in 2021, and after historical highs three years earlier, the disappearance of snow crabs is one of the largest losses of marine life worldwide.