Science Saturday: Fossils
The Arizona Science Center is in the studio talking about fossils and how they're formed.
The Arizona Science Center is in the studio talking about fossils and how they're formed.
'Zero Waste' guru visits Phoenix to spread the word on waste reduction
Cities across the country are working to reduce the amount of waste that is piling up at landfills, including Phoenix. Under their "Reimagine Phoenix" initiative, the city is working towards diverting nearly 40% of its waste from its landfills by this year, and they have a goal of being ‘zero waste’ by 2050.
Cities across the country are working to reduce the amount of waste that is piling up at landfills, including Phoenix. Under their "Reimagine Phoenix" initiative, the city is working towards diverting nearly 40% of its waste from its landfills by this year, and they have a goal of being ‘zero waste’ by 2050.
Delta to invest $1 billion to cut carbon emissions
Delta said the money would go into things such as boosting fuel efficiency and investing in efforts to remove carbon from the atmosphere by planting trees and restoring wetlands.
Delta said the money would go into things such as boosting fuel efficiency and investing in efforts to remove carbon from the atmosphere by planting trees and restoring wetlands.
'We can save Earth': Jeff Bezos pledges $10 billion to fight climate change
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said Monday that he plans to spend $10 billion of his own fortune to help fight climate change.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said Monday that he plans to spend $10 billion of his own fortune to help fight climate change.
211 million gallons of sewage spilled into Florida city waterways
Over 211 million gallons of sewage has spilled into one South Florida city's waterways, fouling canals and even flooding streets.
Over 211 million gallons of sewage has spilled into one South Florida city's waterways, fouling canals and even flooding streets.
US scientists say January 2020 was hottest January on record
Last month was the hottest January since scientists began keeping temperature records in 1880, U.S. government forecasters said Thursday.
Last month was the hottest January since scientists began keeping temperature records in 1880, U.S. government forecasters said Thursday.
Habitat loss, light pollution and other threats are putting fireflies closer to mass extinction
A recent study warned that the nearly 2,000 species of fireflies in existence could soon face extinction from a variety of threats including habitat loss, pesticide use and light pollution.
A recent study warned that the nearly 2,000 species of fireflies in existence could soon face extinction from a variety of threats including habitat loss, pesticide use and light pollution.
ADOT encourages people to report drivers who litter
No one likes to see people little, but it happens all the time. Now, ADOT is hoping people will keep an eye out for litterbugs. FOX 10's Stephanie Olmo reports.
No one likes to see people little, but it happens all the time. Now, ADOT is hoping people will keep an eye out for litterbugs. FOX 10's Stephanie Olmo reports.
Earth just had its hottest January in recorded history, NOAA says
NOAA scientists have also projected that 2020 is likely to rank among the five warmest years on record.
NOAA scientists have also projected that 2020 is likely to rank among the five warmest years on record.
Phoenix to increase trash fees for the first time in a decade
At a special meeting Tuesday night, the Phoenix City Council talked about trash and recycling rates.
At a special meeting Tuesday night, the Phoenix City Council talked about trash and recycling rates.
Environmentalists drop lawsuit over federal oil, gas leases in Arizona
An agreement to drop a lawsuit over federal oil and gas leases in eastern Arizona won’t do much to stop companies from exploring for helium in the region.
An agreement to drop a lawsuit over federal oil and gas leases in eastern Arizona won’t do much to stop companies from exploring for helium in the region.
Valley couple's mission to keep the Imperial Sand Dunes clean picks up steam
The Imperial Sand Dunes, also known as the Glamis Sand Dunes, is an area great for off-road recreation, and a two people who live there seven months of the year are doing their best to keep the area clean.
The Imperial Sand Dunes, also known as the Glamis Sand Dunes, is an area great for off-road recreation, and a two people who live there seven months of the year are doing their best to keep the area clean.
Arizona crews blast national monument hill for border wall
Environmental advocates, elected officials and Tohono O’odham Nation leaders have raised concerns about the project, including the destruction of saguaros, the use of water from an underground aquifer, the potential impact on migrating animals and the destruction of land consider scared by some Native Americans.
Environmental advocates, elected officials and Tohono O’odham Nation leaders have raised concerns about the project, including the destruction of saguaros, the use of water from an underground aquifer, the potential impact on migrating animals and the destruction of land consider scared by some Native Americans.
Antarctica may have experienced its hottest temperature on record
A World Meteorological Organization spokeswoman said the Esperanza base recorded 64.9 Fahrenheit on Thursday — topping the former record of 63.5 degrees tallied in March 2015.
A World Meteorological Organization spokeswoman said the Esperanza base recorded 64.9 Fahrenheit on Thursday — topping the former record of 63.5 degrees tallied in March 2015.
What is a ‘snow moon’? February’s first full moon will light up night sky over the weekend
Moongazers will get a chance to see February’s first full moon known as the "snow moon." It'll reach "peak fullness" on Sunday.
Moongazers will get a chance to see February’s first full moon known as the "snow moon." It'll reach "peak fullness" on Sunday.
Flagstaff moves toward declaring emergency on climate
The Flagstaff City Council drew an overflow crowd as it moved toward declaring a climate emergency to address climate change and achieve carbon neutrality by 2030.
The Flagstaff City Council drew an overflow crowd as it moved toward declaring a climate emergency to address climate change and achieve carbon neutrality by 2030.
Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg nominated for 2020 Nobel Peace Prize
The 17-year-old has encouraged students to skip school to join protests demanding faster action on climate change.
The 17-year-old has encouraged students to skip school to join protests demanding faster action on climate change.
Super Bowl stadium to introduce recyclable aluminum cups to reduce plastic waste
In an effort to reduce waste at Sunday’s Super Bowl, Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium is ditching plastic cups.
In an effort to reduce waste at Sunday’s Super Bowl, Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium is ditching plastic cups.
All-electric fire truck shown to Valley firefighters
Some call it the future of firefighting, and Valley firefighters got an up-close look of an all-electric fire truck on Friday.
Some call it the future of firefighting, and Valley firefighters got an up-close look of an all-electric fire truck on Friday.
Arizona company set to make a big environmental impact on Super Bowl Sunday
This weekend, the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs will battle it out on the gridiron for the Super Bowl title.
This weekend, the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs will battle it out on the gridiron for the Super Bowl title.