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.

Ahead of Earth Day, volunteers clean up a bird preserve along the Salt River
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A group consisting of over 60 volunteers kicked off Earth Day early on April 21, as they did their part to remove debris, as well as invasive plant species, from the Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.

Arizona well-drilling permits for Saudi-based company revoked
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A pair of well-drilling permits for Fondomonte Farm has been revoked. The company has unlimited access to Arizona's groundwater, which they used to grow alfalfa that is then shipped back to the Middle East. Residents in La Paz County are complaining that local wells are drying up.

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.

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.

JPMorgan Chase employees put in hard work volunteering in the Phoenix area
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The Valley is covered in more shade thanks to hundreds of hard-working volunteers. They planted 50 trees for National Volunteer Month. FOX 10's Danielle Miller digs into this story.

Landmark law saved whales through marine industry changes, scientists say

The drive to protect vanishing whales has brought impacts to marine industries and those changes are accelerating as the Endangered Species Act approaches its 50th anniversary.