Summer solstice 2021: Why it’s the start of season, longest day of year
The first day of summer is on Sunday, June 20. But what is the summer solstice, why is it the longest day of the year and how is it celebrated? Here are some facts about the significant day.
The first day of summer is on Sunday, June 20. But what is the summer solstice, why is it the longest day of the year and how is it celebrated? Here are some facts about the significant day.
PHOTOS: Saharan dust brings beautiful skies to Florida
Skywatchers were treated to some gorgeous hues during sunset as the Saharan dust cloud made its way over the state of Florida.
Skywatchers were treated to some gorgeous hues during sunset as the Saharan dust cloud made its way over the state of Florida.
As fire crews face water shortages, Arizona lawmakers detail water contingency plans
During a State Legislature hearing, lawmakers were told that water drops have been affected by low lake water levels. Meanwhile, state and local officials have been planning for water shortages for decades, and say consumers should not face water restrictions,
During a State Legislature hearing, lawmakers were told that water drops have been affected by low lake water levels. Meanwhile, state and local officials have been planning for water shortages for decades, and say consumers should not face water restrictions,
Rope tornado stretches across sky in Canada
Footage filmed by Neil and Danae Serfas on June 15 showed the tornado whipping up a massive cloud of dust and dirt on farmland in D’Arcy, Saskatchewan.
Footage filmed by Neil and Danae Serfas on June 15 showed the tornado whipping up a massive cloud of dust and dirt on farmland in D’Arcy, Saskatchewan.
Smoke from wildfires makes for hazy skies across the Valley
Another gloomy day is expected on Tuesday across the Valley as smoke from wildfires is making for hazy skies. FOX 10's Danielle Miller has the details.
Another gloomy day is expected on Tuesday across the Valley as smoke from wildfires is making for hazy skies. FOX 10's Danielle Miller has the details.
Lake Mead on Colorado River hits lowest water levels since 1930s amid drought
Researchers say as the drought continues in the Southwest, water levels at Lake Mead is now at its lowest level since 1930.
Researchers say as the drought continues in the Southwest, water levels at Lake Mead is now at its lowest level since 1930.
Antarctic glacier ice shelf shrank by one-fifth since 2017
Satellite video shows the ice shelf holding the Pine Island Glacier in Antarctica back from the sea is breaking up much faster than before.
Satellite video shows the ice shelf holding the Pine Island Glacier in Antarctica back from the sea is breaking up much faster than before.
UN: World must tackle climate change, extinction crisis together
A new United Nations report says the world needs to tackle the climate change and extinction crises together, not separately.
A new United Nations report says the world needs to tackle the climate change and extinction crises together, not separately.
Keystone XL Pipeline project terminated, company announces
The Keystone XL Pipeline project has been terminated, the TC Energy Corporation announced on Wednesday.
The Keystone XL Pipeline project has been terminated, the TC Energy Corporation announced on Wednesday.
Local lockdowns brought fast global ozone reductions: NASA
As a result of the lower NOx emissions, by June 2020, global ozone levels had dropped to a level that policymakers thought would take at least 15 years to reach by conventional means, such as regulations.
As a result of the lower NOx emissions, by June 2020, global ozone levels had dropped to a level that policymakers thought would take at least 15 years to reach by conventional means, such as regulations.
Carbon dioxide in atmosphere 50% higher than dawn of industrial age
Scientists say the annual peak of global heat-trapping carbon dioxide in the air has reached another dangerous milestone: 50% higher than when the industrial age began.
Scientists say the annual peak of global heat-trapping carbon dioxide in the air has reached another dangerous milestone: 50% higher than when the industrial age began.
Cruises from Venice restart, bringing environmental protests
The voyage heralded the return of cruise ships to Venice but reignited an anti-cruise movement that opposes the passage of the enormous ships through the fragile lagoon.
The voyage heralded the return of cruise ships to Venice but reignited an anti-cruise movement that opposes the passage of the enormous ships through the fragile lagoon.
Giant sinkhole continues to grow in Mexico, threatening nearby home
A massive sinkhole continued to grow in the Mexican state of Puebla, threatening to swallow a nearby farm home.
A massive sinkhole continued to grow in the Mexican state of Puebla, threatening to swallow a nearby farm home.
Bullhead City holds annual river clean up event
Bullhead City Parks and Recreation Superintendent Dave Heath has the details on the annual event where volunteers help clean up debris along the Colorado River.
Bullhead City Parks and Recreation Superintendent Dave Heath has the details on the annual event where volunteers help clean up debris along the Colorado River.
Chemical container ship which sank off Sri Lanka coast sows fears of environmental disaster
The operator of the container ship MV X-Press Pearl says the experts were able to board the vessel and attach a tow line, but that “efforts to move the ship to deeper waters have failed.” It says the back of the ship is now touching the ocean bottom at a depth of 21 meters (70 feet).
The operator of the container ship MV X-Press Pearl says the experts were able to board the vessel and attach a tow line, but that “efforts to move the ship to deeper waters have failed.” It says the back of the ship is now touching the ocean bottom at a depth of 21 meters (70 feet).
St. Vincent de Paul asking Arizonans to donate food, water, other high-need items
Running through Labor Day, St. Vincent de Paul is focusing on water, food, and shelter to help combat the effects of extreme heat, summer food insecurity, and exposure to the elements.
Running through Labor Day, St. Vincent de Paul is focusing on water, food, and shelter to help combat the effects of extreme heat, summer food insecurity, and exposure to the elements.
Biden admin to suspend oil, gas leases in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
The Biden administration is suspending oil and gas leases in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as it reviews the environmental impacts of drilling in the remote region.
The Biden administration is suspending oil and gas leases in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as it reviews the environmental impacts of drilling in the remote region.
Milkweed planted in California to help monarch butterflies
Milkweed plants are seen as critical because the orange-and-black butterflies lay their eggs on them. Their caterpillars also eat them.
Milkweed plants are seen as critical because the orange-and-black butterflies lay their eggs on them. Their caterpillars also eat them.
Climate change responsible for more than a third of global heat deaths, study says
A new study has calculated that more than one-third of global heat deaths can directly be attributed to human-caused climate change.
A new study has calculated that more than one-third of global heat deaths can directly be attributed to human-caused climate change.
Arizonans are seeing unusual saguaro blooms, and experts aren't sure why
Across southern Arizona and parts of the Valley, people are seeing saguaro blooms on the stem - not something commonly seen on the cacti.
Across southern Arizona and parts of the Valley, people are seeing saguaro blooms on the stem - not something commonly seen on the cacti.