Takeaways about heat deaths and vulnerable older people
In America’s hottest big metro, older people accounted for most of the people who died last summer in broiling heat inside their homes, almost all without air conditioning. The heat dangers well known in greater Phoenix are becoming known familiar nationwide.
China’s Mars rover discovers signs of recent water in sand dunes
The rover's radar detected what appears to be a subsurface layer of water ice beneath a layer of Martian soil. The discovery is significant as it suggests that water may exist in a liquid state on Mars.
Photos: 'Exceptional' drought reveals ancient Spanish village
The “shocking" images are a grim reminder that Spain's drought is "in the phase of exceptionality."
Saudi-owned farm's water use in Arizona under scrutiny
Worsening drought has focused new attention on the Saudi-owned dairy company and whether Arizona should be doing more to protect its groundwater resources.
What to know about ticks and Lyme season following a mild winter
Researchers say it is hard to predict how the tick season will play out. This year’s mild winter and early snow melt, though, could mean more ticks earlier than usual.
GM ditching Chevy Bolt, shifting to electric trucks
General Motors is ready to move on from its top-selling electric vehicle to make room for larger models that run on new battery technology.
How has Arizona's wet winter impacted the honey bees?
After a winter and early spring of low temperatures and seemingly constant rain, one researcher says it has likely lowered the bee population in the state.
Water drilling permits for Saudi Arabia-owned farm in Arizona revoked
The company, Fondomonte Arizona LLC, uses sprinklers to grow alfalfa in La Paz County and exports it to feed dairy cattle in Saudi Arabia. It does not pay for the water it uses.
Where does your state rank on the ‘2023 Greenest States’ list?
The list compared the 50 states across three dimensions: environmental quality, eco-friendly behaviors and climate change contributions.
Interesting facts about Earth Day: Who created the holiday?
The founder of Earth Day was Senator Gaylord Nelson, who was inspired to create the global observance after one of the worst ecological disasters in U.S. history.
Cloud seeding gaining traction amid Rocky Mountain drought
A technique to get clouds to produce more snow is being used more as the Rocky Mountain region struggles with a two-decade drought. Cloud seeding involves using planes and ground-based equipment to put silver iodide into clouds when weather conditions are right.
Phoenix named 5th most polluted city in U.S., study says
According to the American Lung Association's annual State of the Air report, the Phoenix-Mesa area was the 5th most polluted for ozone for the second year in the row.
'I hear them daily in my allergy clinic': 5 myths debunked about seasonal allergies
Does moving to a new location get rid of allergies? Here are five of the most common myths about seasonal allergies.
Lake Mead to get more water from Lake Powell due to high snow pack
From drying up and dying out to a new lease on life: there's some good news finally coming from Lake Mead.
Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale works with Arizona drought conditions, not against them
Arizona is a golf hot spot, but something that might be harder to justify during a mega drought. However, Grayhawk Golf Club is working to do its part to lessen its impact. Here's how.
Smelling dead fish at this Scottsdale park? Here's why
If you've been out to Chaparral Park in Scottsdale, it's hard to miss the smell of dead fish. “It's just not a pleasant smell you want to walk by when you're at a park."
Japan, US agree to go forward with partnership in developing geothermal energy
The memorandum of cooperation was signed Saturday on the sidelines of a meeting of the Group of Seven energy and environment ministers in the northern city of Hokkaido.