EPA proposes phaseout of greenhouse gas coolants used in refrigerators, air conditioners
In the first Biden administration rule aimed at combating climate change, the Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to phase down production and use of hydrofluorocarbons, highly potent greenhouse gases commonly used in refrigerators and air conditioners.
Arizona farmers to bear brunt of cuts from Colorado River
Arizona stands to lose more than any other state in the Colorado River basin in what could be the first federally declared water shortage.
Study shows storms are becoming more unpredictable in recent decades
In addition, the research finds that droughts are now longer in duration, and the time between storms is also increasing.
American honey is radioactive from nuclear bomb test in the 1950s, researchers say
Honey produced in the United States may contain trace amounts of radioactive fallout from nuclear and atomic tests that occurred more than 60 years ago, researchers say.
Gov. Ducey calls for US action on water contamination near bases
Ducey called for sharing of data and taking other steps to protect public drinking water systems, including stopping spread of underground plumes of contaminants.
Elon Musk offers $100M to inventors who can remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
It’s a process known as carbon capture, and it’s already possible — though it’s expensive and not presently commercially viable.
BEFORE-AND-AFTER PHOTOS: Resilient redwood forest beacon of hope for California forest
Scientists, parks advocates and conservations say the resiliency of Big Basin Redwoods State Park is cause for hope well beyond the Santa Cruz mountains.
Honda to phase out gas-powered cars in North America by 2040
Japanese automaker Honda said Friday that it plans to phase out all of its gasoline-powered vehicles in North America by 2040, making it the latest major automaker with a goal of becoming carbon neutral.
Disney World to power up to 40% of theme park energy needs with new solar facilities
Plans also include solar canopies at Disneyland Paris that will provide shelter for 9,500 guest vehicles, a facility that will power ~70% of Castaway Cay, Disney Cruise Line’s private island in The Bahamas.
At Earth Day summit, China, Russia join US vowing emission cuts
The leaders of Russia and China have put aside their raw-worded disputes with U.S. President Joe Biden long enough to pledge international cooperation on cutting climate-wrecking coal and petroleum emissions.
Earth Day lessons at Agritopia
Volunteers at Agritopia are setting up a new educational area for kids to learn about the importance of plants and crops. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.
Dalai Lama, 100 other Nobel Prize winners call on world leaders to phase out fossil fuels
The Dalai Lama and 100 other Nobel Prize laureates urged world leaders in an open letter to end the expansion of coal, oil and gas production in an effort to tackle the climate crisis.
Fry's grocery stores offer plastic bag recycling on Earth Day
Today is Earth Day, and Fry's is accepting donations of plastic grocery bags at all of their locations to be recycled. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.
12 governors urge Biden to back phasing out gas-powered vehicle sales in US by 2035
Governors from a dozen U.S. states called on President Joe Biden to back phasing out the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035, and medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles by 2045.
Biden will pledge to cut US greenhouse gas emissions by at least half by 2030 at virtual climate summit
President Joe Biden will pledge to cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions at least in half by 2030 as he convenes a virtual climate summit with 40 world leaders.
Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez unveil Green New Deal proposal to modernize US public housing
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., announced the legislation Monday, seeking to increase the public housing commitment in Biden’s $2.3 trillion infrastructure and jobs plan.
'A wipeout': Southern Arizona’s spring wildflower bloom absent this year
The relative lack of fall and winter showers needed to produce a bounty of colors means the traditional wildflower hot spots across the Sonoran Desert are brown landscapes.
US West prepares for possible 1st water shortage declaration
The agency’s models project Lake Mead will fall below 1,075 feet in June 2021. That would prompt a shortage declaration for seven states that rely on Colorado River water, including Arizona.
US, China agree to combat climate change with 'urgency'
The United States and China, the world’s two biggest carbon polluters, have agreed to cooperate with other countries to curb climate change.
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland establishes climate change task force, revokes several Trump-era orders
U.S. Dept. of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland established a task force this week to prioritize action on climate change. Her order also revoked several Trump-era orders that she said did not align with the department’s mission.