SRP reactivates underground water storage facility as drought persists in Arizona
Officials say the Granite Reef Underground Storage Project is one of the state’s largest water banking facilities. It was reactivated after water deliver channels that were washed out were repaired. The reactivation comes as the state continues to experience drought conditions.
Officials say the Granite Reef Underground Storage Project is one of the state’s largest water banking facilities. It was reactivated after water deliver channels that were washed out were repaired. The reactivation comes as the state continues to experience drought conditions.
Iceberg bigger than Manhattan breaks off from Antarctica, dubbed world’s largest
The iceberg, named A-76, is bigger than the entire island of Manhattan.
The iceberg, named A-76, is bigger than the entire island of Manhattan.
NAU students determined to return Arizona forest to its former glory, one tree at a time
Salt River Project and Northern Arizona University are teaming up to make some big changes to the forests in our state to keep the water flowing to your faucet.
Salt River Project and Northern Arizona University are teaming up to make some big changes to the forests in our state to keep the water flowing to your faucet.
Arizona farm aims to lead change in climate battle by turning animal waste into biogas
Caballero Dairy is installing a first-of-its-kind equipment for Arizona that will allow the farm to convert organic waste into biogas, which can then be sold to others. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.
Caballero Dairy is installing a first-of-its-kind equipment for Arizona that will allow the farm to convert organic waste into biogas, which can then be sold to others. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.
Biden administration to repeal Trump-era rule aimed at curbing EPA’s power
The previous rule under the Trump administration was known as the Benefit-Cost Rule. EPA argues it essentially limited the strength the agency had on future Clean Air Act regulations and air pollution controls.
The previous rule under the Trump administration was known as the Benefit-Cost Rule. EPA argues it essentially limited the strength the agency had on future Clean Air Act regulations and air pollution controls.
Study: Air pollution mostly related to animal farming contributes to 17,900 annual deaths in US
A recent study found that air pollution created by farming — mostly related to livestock production — in the United States causes nearly 18,000 deaths a year.
A recent study found that air pollution created by farming — mostly related to livestock production — in the United States causes nearly 18,000 deaths a year.
As 1st state to declare climate emergency, Hawaii calls for action on ‘existential threat’
Hawaii made history in late April as the first U.S. state to declare a climate emergency, calling for a statewide effort to transition out of fossil fuel dependence by the year 2030.
Hawaii made history in late April as the first U.S. state to declare a climate emergency, calling for a statewide effort to transition out of fossil fuel dependence by the year 2030.
1st large-scale, offshore wind project that could power 400K homes approved
The 800-megawatt Vineyard Wind project, south of Martha’s Vineyard near Cape Cod, would be the first utility-scale wind power development in federal waters.
The 800-megawatt Vineyard Wind project, south of Martha’s Vineyard near Cape Cod, would be the first utility-scale wind power development in federal waters.
Climate change likely to worsen despite worldwide pledges to cut carbon emissions, report finds
A new report said global temperatures could rise to a dangerous level by 2100 despite pledges from governments worldwide to limit carbon emissions.
A new report said global temperatures could rise to a dangerous level by 2100 despite pledges from governments worldwide to limit carbon emissions.
Arizona utility regulators reject 100% clean energy rules
Arizona utilities will only be held to the current renewable energy standards adopted in 2006. They require utilities to get at least 15% of their electricity from renewable energy sources by 2025.
Arizona utilities will only be held to the current renewable energy standards adopted in 2006. They require utilities to get at least 15% of their electricity from renewable energy sources by 2025.
NOAA climate data shows 'normal' US temperature hotter than 20 years ago
America’s new normal temperature is a degree hotter than it was just two decades ago.
America’s new normal temperature is a degree hotter than it was just two decades ago.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.