ASU works to help make a dent in climate change with a new "mechanical tree"
The tree helps reduce carbon dioxide which experts say is responsible for two-thirds of the temperature increase in our climate. The tree is made up of 150 metal discs with materials that act as a magnet to capture CO 2 molecules. From there, the carbon gets stored underground or repurposed for products, like carbonated beverages.
Newsmaker Saturday: Steven Koonin
FOX 10's John Hook talks to Steven Koonin, a theoretical physicist at New York University and author of "Unsettled: What climate science tells us, what it doesn't, and why it matters."
Hundreds of trees planted at Cesar Chavez Park to create Phoenix's first 'cool corridor'
The City of Phoenix's Office of Heat Response and Mitigation, along with the nonprofit American Forests, planted 259 trees along Baseline Road at Cesar Chavez Park in Laveen.
How the Titanic was taken down by a mirage
Unusual atmospheric conditions led to a most historic end for the star-crossed White Star liner.
Space weather alert: G2 geomagnetic storm watch in effect, auroras possible
Don’t expect massive power outages this week, but do expect to see beautiful northern lights after a significant solar flare erupted from a location on the sun’s surface previously believed to be inactive.
In drought-stricken West, emergency actions weighed over dropping Lake Powell water levels
Officials had hoped snowmelt would buoy Lake Powell on the Arizona-Utah border. But snow is already melting, and hotter-than-normal temperatures and prolonged drought are further shrinking the lake.
National Park Week: Free entry for all on April 16
Enter any national park for free this Saturday to kick off the start of National Park Week.
There's still a way to reach global goal on climate change
A new study finds that if the nations of the world live up to their promises, future climate change can be kept to within an international goal set by scientists. But it won't be the safest international goal.
Sinema calls for boost in U.S. oil drilling amid Ukraine war
U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona called for increasing domestic oil drilling to make up for the loss of Russian imports that has contributed to high prices at the gas pump.
Honda investing $40 billion over next decade in massive shift to electric vehicles
Honda is investing $40 billion over the next decade in research, especially to realize a major shift to ecological electric vehicles.
‘Alexa, grow a tree’: Amazon feature celebrates Earth month
Amazon is allowing users to take part in celebrating Earth month with one simple command.
Why Biden is waiving rule on higher levels of ethanol in gas this summer
President Joe Biden says his administration will suspend a federal rule that bars higher levels of ethanol in gasoline during the summer.
Target’s annual car seat trade-in event begins April 18
Target will take your old, expired and damaged car seat in return for a 20% off coupon that can be used towards purchasing a new car seat, stroller or other select baby gear.
Parched March expands western drought conditions for third month in a row
According to NOAA’s U.S. climate report, March's average monthly temperature across the U.S. was 44.1 degrees, ranking in the warmest third of the 128-year climate record.
Climate change rocking the insurance industry — and homeowners feel the heat
Climate change is the insurance industry’s "No. 1 long-term economic risk." And those effects also trickle down to homeowners.
The best and worst times to buy a car amid EV trends and supply-chain woes
If you’re planning to buy a car — new, used, electric, or hybrid — here are some things to consider before making your purchase, according to a car-buying expert.
Toyota buyers to lose US electric vehicle tax credits
The automaker expects that sometime before the end of June it will reach a 200,000-vehicle cap on the credits.
Climate change: Earth will be 'unlivable' if emissions don't fall faster, UN report warns
A new report from the UN’s top body of climate scientists is warning that temperatures will go beyond a key danger point unless countries worldwide cut greenhouse emissions faster than they are currently committed to doing.
Antlers, skulls and taxidermy galore: Arizona Game and Fish auctioning away wildlife assets
The state is auctioning off a variety of wildlife assets, including taxidermy, artwork and animal skulls at the 2022 Outdoor Expo at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility near I-17 and Carefree Highway on April 2 and 3.
1 in 20 New Jersey heart attacks caused by noise pollution, study says
The heart attack rate in New Jersey was 72% higher in places with high levels of noise pollution, the study concludes.