Arizona utility regulators advance new energy mandates plan

Arizona’s current standards require regulated utilities to get at least 15% of their electricity from renewable energy sources such as solar, wind and nuclear power plants by 2025.

Study warns infertility due to climate change poses 'major threat' to many species

A new study warns that warmer temperatures could cause male infertility across many different species due to climate change, posing a previously unforeseen “major threat” to our biodiversity.

Grim western fire season starts much drier than record 2020

The soil in the West is record dry for this time of year. In much of the region, plants that fuel fires are also the driest scientists have seen. The vegetation is primed to ignite, especially in the Southwest where dead juniper trees are full of flammable needles.

Phoenix brewery installs new technology to recapture carbon dioxide in climate change fight

The Valley-based brewery is installing a technology that allows them to capture carbon dioxide from fermentation tanks that would otherwise be vented straight into the atmosphere. FOX 10's Stephanie Olmo reports.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.