Western states face federal water cuts as U.S. officials issue first-ever Level 1 shortage
U.S. officials declared the first-ever water shortage from a river that serves 40 million people in the West, triggering cuts to some Arizona farmers next year amid a gripping drought.
Western states face federal water cuts as U.S. officials issue first-ever Level 1 shortage
U.S. officials declared the first-ever water shortage from a river that serves 40 million people in the West, triggering cuts to some Arizona farmers next year amid a gripping drought.
First water cuts in US West supply to hammer Arizona farmers
Climate change, drought and high demand are expected to force the first-ever mandatory cuts to the Colorado River. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation’s projection next week will spare cities and tribes but hit Arizona farmers hard.
July was Earth’s hottest month on record, NOAA says
NOAA announced Friday that July was officially the world’s hottest month ever recorded.
Wildfire smoke reaches North Pole for 1st time in recorded history
Smoke from dozens of wildfires burning in Russia reached the North Pole for the first time in recorded history, NASA said.
'Code red for humanity': UN climate change report warns of 'unprecedented' impacts
A U.N. report said Earth’s climate is getting so hot that temperatures will probably blow past a level of warming that leaders have sought to prevent.
Recreation at risk as Lake Powell dips to historic low
The water level at Lake Powell is at a historic low amid a climate change-fueled megadrought engulfing the U.S. West.
City of Tempe receives $1 million from AZDHS to expand its wastewater COVID-19 program
The City of Tempe received $1 million to help a wastewater program, which helps track COVID-19 activity in the area.
Orange skies blanket California again due to wildfires
The story of wildfires in California is tragic, but familiar. Homes and businesses get destroyed as people flee for survival. Even the strange sight of heavy smoke turning skies orange is becoming a recognizable part of the landscape.
Biden signs executive order targeting 50% of all US vehicles to be zero-emission by 2030
President Joe Biden signed an executive order Thursday targeting half of all vehicle sales in the United States to be zero-emission vehicles by 2030.
Emperor penguin colonies may be pushed to brink of extinction by 2100 because of climate change
Emperor penguins currently number fewer than 300,000 breeding pairs and require stable sea ice to survive and raise chicks.
Greenland ice melting event could cover Florida in 2 inches of water
This data comes as melting rates across the world, including Greenland, have accelerated in recent decades.
Going green: Phoenix program turns yard waste into compost
It's already been a busy monsoon season and you've probably seen some trees down in your neighborhood. So what should you do with all of the debris? The city of Phoenix has a solution with its green organics program. FOX 10's Anita Roman has the details.
Audit reveals DOD hasn't adequately shielded military members from toxic PFAS
An internal audit says the Defense Department has dragged its feet on protecting service members from toxic “forever chemicals.”
Fishing industry devastated by warming waters in US West
Fishermen who make their living off adult salmon, once they enter the Pacific Ocean, are sounding the alarm as blistering heat waves and extended drought in the U.S. West raise water temperatures and imperil fish from Idaho to California.
California could shut off water for thousands of farmers
California regulators are planning to stop thousands of farmers from taking water out of the state's major rivers and streams because of a worsening drought.
Glass, certain plastics no longer recyclable under Gilbert's new recycling program
Officials say glass and certain plastics cannot be recycled anymore – for plastics, only bottles jars and jugs can be recycled.
Jeff Bezos wants to move all ‘polluting industry’ into space
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said his trip to space has inspired him to fight even harder to combat climate change and move all “polluting industry” to space.
Satellite video shows smoke from western wildfires blowing across US
Video from space shows smoke from wildfires burning in the western U.S. blowing across the country, reaching as far as New York.
Pacific Northwest heat wave likely killed ‘billions’ of marine animals, experts say
The deadly heat wave that struck the Pacific Northwest during the end of June likely killed billions of marine animals, according to researchers.