Bootleg Fire: Smoke from Oregon blaze seen from space in satellite video

The Bootleg Fire incinerating part of southern Oregon is the largest wildfire currently burning the U.S., spreading across more than 200,000 acres.

Number of US wildfires so far in 2021 largest in a decade, fire center data says

The number of wildfires that have burned through the U.S. and continue to burn is the largest since 2011, according to data from the National Interagency Fire Center.

Arizona AG seeks injunction to reverse Biden administration’s ending of border wall construction

Brnovich’s office first sued the Department of Homeland Security in April, alleging the administration has not complied with its obligations under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) when it ended border wall construction and the Remain-in-Mexico policy – which kept migrants in Mexico until their hearings were processed.

Can Clean Pros will clean your trash can
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Can Clean Pros services much of the West Valley and will clean your dirty trash cans. FOX 10's Ty Brennan has the details. More information at cancleanpros.com.

Florida shatters annual manatee death record in first 6 months

More manatees have died already this year than in any other year in Florida's recorded history, primarily from starvation due to the loss of seagrass beds. 

Tesla launches initiative to build first solar neighborhood in Austin

The partnership between Tesla, Brookfield, and Dacra will be the first Tesla Solar neighborhood and the nation’s most sustainable residential community.

Bill aims to help turn recycled wastewater into high-quality drinking water

A new bill proposes allocating $750 million dollars for federal grants to fund recycled water projects, such as turning wastewater into high-quality drinking water.

Arizona water utility says 2021 runoff season was 2nd-driest on record

According to SRP, the reservoirs on the Salt and Verde rivers are 67% full with water as the Phoenix area enters its heaviest-use period of the year.

Northwest heat wave impossible without climate change, study says

The deadly heat wave in the Pacific Northwest was “virtually impossible” without human-caused climate change, a new scientific analysis found.

EPA commits additional $50M to improve air pollution monitoring

The Environmental Protection Agency committed an additional $50 million in American Rescue Plan funds to improve air quality monitoring in communities across the United States.

Gulf of Mexico fire happened after lightning strike and gas leak, company says

A bizarre chain of events, including a lightning storm and a simultaneous gas pipeline leak, set off a strange subaquatic fireball seen last week in the Gulf of Mexico.

Officials across US West ban fireworks amid historic drought

Local officials across the American West have enacted bans on fireworks amid extreme heat and drought conditions.

Western drought brings another woe: voracious grasshoppers

A 2021 grasshopper “hazard map” shows densities of at least 15 insects per square yard (meter) in large areas of Montana, Wyoming and Oregon and portions of Idaho, Arizona, Colorado and Nebraska.

House Republicans form group to address climate change

An all-GOP House group aims to educate fellow Republicans on climate change and advance market-based policies to counter Democratic proposals.

Earth trapping ‘unprecedented’ amount of heat, NASA, NOAA study says

NASA and the NOAA have compiled data showing an “unprecedented” amount of heat is being trapped in Earth’s atmosphere, doubling since 2005.

City of Phoenix implementing plans to help cool down the city

The city's Shade Canopy Project has a plan to cover spots with a 25% shade canopy, along with easing city codes to plant more trees and protect existing ones.

Heat wave 2021: Dangerous temperatures, drought impact western US

A dangerous heat wave continues to impact the western United States, placing much of the region in jeopardy of breaking more records.