EPA investigates alleged racial discrimination by California Water Board
Native American tribes and other groups claim California discrimianted against them by not protecting water quality in the SF Bay and Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
Nightly Roundup: New twist in missing persons case; 'critical incident' in Phoenix
From the latest in a 'critical incident; in Phoenix to a rather shocking twist in a missing person's case, here's a look at our top stories tonight.
Maui fires: Did Lahaina's historic banyan tree survive?
For generations, the banyan tree along Lahaina town’s historic Front Street served as a gathering place, its leafy branches unfurling majestically to give shade from the Hawaiian sun.
Biden visits Arizona, announces historic Grand Canyon monument designation
Coming as Biden is on a three-state Western trip, the move will help preserve about 1,562 square miles just to the north and south of Grand Canyon National Park. It was Biden’s fifth monument designation.
Biden heading to Arizona, other states to speak on his administration’s efforts to combat climate change
President Joe Biden will travel to Arizona, New Mexico and Utah next week and is expected to talk about his administration’s efforts to combat climate change as the region endures a brutally hot summer with soaring temperatures, the White House said Monday.
Plans to fight climate change with trees hampered by seedling shortage, study says
This shortage is occurring as government and private funding is being invested in planting trees to cool cities, reduce air pollution and protect water.
Antarctica gets ‘taste of summer’ as watermelons bloom in coldest place on Earth
August is the coldest winter month at the arctic station Vostok, when temperatures average nearly 92 degrees below zero.
Scientists find climate change made July hotter for 4 out of 5 humans on Earth
Human-caused global warming made July hotter for four out of five people on Earth, with more than 2 billion people feeling climate change-boosted warmth daily, according to a flash study.
Despite end to Rio Verde water battle, one donkey sanctuary is struggling: 'It's just the worst'
Gov. Katie Hobbs signed off on a bill that would create a new standpipe water district in the area and facilitate the water sale from Scottsdale to Rio Verde. But one nonprofit isn't seeing immediate relief.
Arizona saguaros are collapsing in this extreme heat, and experts are worried
The cacti usually live about 150 years, and inside their skin, they can reach up to 140 degrees inside. Still, the prolonged dryness and intense heat could be a problem.
July on track to be Earth's hottest month on record
Another month of record-breaking heat has brought the world into uncharted territory, scientists say.
What does a sizzling US summer mean for fall foliage? Here's a preview
Communities in the West and Alaska could have their best season in years due to the lack of drought.
Arizona cities offering money incentives to residents in bid to reduce water use: Here's what to know
As Arizona continues to deal with a megadrought, some cities are offering incentives for people to use less water, as part of an effort to conserve water. Here's what you should know about the incentives.
Phoenix hits 118F, tying record for hottest day so far in 2023
The extreme heat scorching Phoenix set a new record on July 18, the 19th consecutive day temperatures hit at least 110 degrees Fahrenheit in a summer of suffering echoing around much of the globe.
Vandals target Walmart heiress's multimillion-dollar superyacht
The incident was related to a protest by an environmental group against carbon emissions.
House Republicans propose planting a trillion trees as way to address climate change
The GOP is no longer denying that global warming exists, yet is searching for a response to sweltering summers, weather disasters and rising sea levels.
Canadian wildfire smoke invades US again, impacts air quality for nearly 110 million Americans
Air Quality Alerts are in place for nearly 110 million people as smoke from the Canadian wildfires returns through Monday evening.
Gilbert residents can receive up to $800 to get rid of their grass
Under a new rebate program, Gilbert residents can receive up to $800 for removing their grass and replacing it with low-water-use landscaping.
Fossil of 94-million-year-old sea creature found in Utah
The research team concluded that the specimen was potentially the oldest mosasaur ever found.