Biden says new spending cements US commitment to fighting global warming

“The United States government is putting our money where our mouth is," Biden said during remarks at the annual global summit on climate change.

California voters reject tax on rich for more electric cars

California’s wealthiest residents won’t see a tax increase after voters rejected a measure Tuesday that would have boosted rates on incomes above $2 million to help put more electric cars on the roads.

Supreme Court to hear water dispute between Navajo Nation, government

The case dates back to 2003, when the Navajo Nation sued, alleging that the federal government in its Colorado River projects had failed to consider or protect water rights of the tribe.

Ex-Reclamation commissioner to head Arizona water entity amid climate change, drought

Brenda Burman will lead the Central Arizona Project at a time when the seven states in the river’s basin are being asked to cut back significantly on water use because of climate change and drought.

Dungeness crab die-off underway along US West Coast

Estimates put the Dungeness crab industry’s worth at around a quarter-billion dollars per year.

Mauna Loa: What to know about Hawaii's largest volcano as it rumbles

Officials on the Big Island of Hawaii are telling residents to be prepared in case Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano, erupts soon.

The Amazon's largest fish makes a comeback

Even in the most biodiverse rainforest of the world, the pirarucu stands out: It can weigh up to 440 pounds, by far the largest of 2,300 known fish species in the Amazon.

Emperor penguins now listed as threatened species

Emperor penguins will now receive new protections under the Endangered Species Act after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says climate change is threatening to eradicate the species.

Scientists, water experts meet in Phoenix for water resiliency conference
video

During the conference, the experts talked about strategies for addressing the megadrought that is gripping this part of the country, and how to prepare for future water shortages. FOX 10 Meteorologist Krystal Ortiz reports.

SRP testing AI tool to help detect water leaks and lower energy demand

Officials with SRP say they are testing a new tool that could help lower energy demand. The tool even managed to catch a water leak at a building in Phoenix.

New US plan could lead to federal action on Colorado River

Nevada, Arizona and Mexico will have to cut their water use in 2023 for a second year in a row under existing agreements.