EPA’s research and development office eliminated; thousands laid off

The Environmental Protection Agency said Friday it is eliminating its research and development arm and reducing agency staff by thousands of employees.

Greenland village comes face-to-face with a giant iceberg

Photos released by the town in Greenland show giant wedges of ice towering over homes, businesses and boats.

Arizona, other Colorado River Basin states face deadline on water sharing agreement

The anxiety over Arizona's water supply is growing, as the state, along with other Colorado River Basin states, have until 2026 to reach a water deal. This comes amid ongoing worries over the Colorado River.

AZ, other states face water sharing deal deadline
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The anxiety over Arizona's water supply is growing, as the state, along with others that rely on the Colorado River, have to come to an agreement by 2026. On June 17, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs attended a meeting to discuss where things stand currently. FOX 10's Ashlie Rodriguez has more.

Gov. Hobbs' Colorado River remarks
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Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs made remarks at the Arizona Reconsultation Committee (ARC) meeting on June 17, where stakeholders discussed Colorado River negotiations.

Yosemite National Park to open all campgrounds for first time in 6 years

Officials noted that reservations are required at all campgrounds through October. They urged visitors to make reservations as soon as possible.

Environmental laws waived for border wall project
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DHS has waived environmental laws to expedite filling border wall gaps in Arizona and New Mexico, a move the Center for Biological Diversity calls a "disastrous project."

Oregon's 'bottle deposit bill' was the first, but now it may be getting an overhaul

Oregon lawmakers are considering changes to the state’s landmark bottle deposit law, including curfews for redemption sites and new mobile return options to address rising concerns over safety and homelessness.

Arizona's fight for Colorado River water ramps up
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Arizona is one of several states in the lower basin of the Colorado River fighting for rights to secure its water supply as negotiations heat up. Governor Katie Hobbs joins FOX 10's Steve Nielsen on a helicopter tour of the river.

EPA chief proposes rollback of automatic red-light car engine stop-start feature

Lee Zeldin, the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), proposed rolling back the federal incentives that helped push the automatic start-stop feature in millions of U.S. cars.

¡Sombra! Experiments in Shade structures unveiled at several public parks in Phoenix

The ¡Sombra! Experiments in Shade structures have been opened at various parks throughout Phoenix in an effort to provide functional, artistic options for shade during excessive heat.

Touring SRP's water storage around Arizona
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FOX 10's John Hook took an aerial tour of lakes and dams in Arizona that store much of the state's water. We're looking at the current water levels in these lakes and dams to see if they support the idea that Arizona is experiencing a water crisis.

Take a tour with SRP to see the reality of Arizona's water storage

FOX 10's John Hook got a bird's eye view of several lakes and dams in Arizona that store much of the state's water. We're checking out how full the lakes and dams are, and if they align with the idea that Arizona is in a water crisis.

Human impact on climate change | Newsmaker
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In this episode of Newsmaker, FOX 10's John Hook talks with Roger Pielke Jr., a former professor of environmental studies at University of Colorado Boulder. They're discussing climate change and how much of it is caused by human activity.

These US cities have the worst air quality this year

More than 156 million Americans live among unhealthy levels of air pollution, an annual report from the American Lung Association found.