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.

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
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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
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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.

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.

Lyrid meteor shower to light up night sky in April — here’s how to watch

Calling all stargazers: The first major meteor shower of the year — the Lyrids — will occur in mid-April and is expected to light up the evening sky with a dazzling display.