Petition seeks to have California declare Joshua trees as threatened species
The western Joshua tree needs protection under the California Endangered Species Act because of threats from climate change and habitat destruction, the Center for Biological Diversity said in a petition Tuesday to the state’s Fish and Game Commission.
The western Joshua tree needs protection under the California Endangered Species Act because of threats from climate change and habitat destruction, the Center for Biological Diversity said in a petition Tuesday to the state’s Fish and Game Commission.
Winds ease as crews fight Southern California fire
Containment is inching up on a smoky Los Angeles wildfire that damaged or destroyed more than 30 structures, as crews take advantage of calmer winds and cooler temperatures.
Containment is inching up on a smoky Los Angeles wildfire that damaged or destroyed more than 30 structures, as crews take advantage of calmer winds and cooler temperatures.
Jane Fonda arrested in Washington, DC at climate change rally
Jane Fonda was arrested on Friday after declaring she took time off her Netflix series to spend months engaging in political activism.
Jane Fonda was arrested on Friday after declaring she took time off her Netflix series to spend months engaging in political activism.
Tuna over-fished across the globe at unprecedented rates — scientists say it’s unsustainable
Humans are fishing more tuna from the ocean than ever before, and we’re venturing further than ever into open ocean to do so, but the rate at which industrial tuna fishing is increasing is unsustainable, according to a recent study published in the journal Fisheries Research.
Humans are fishing more tuna from the ocean than ever before, and we’re venturing further than ever into open ocean to do so, but the rate at which industrial tuna fishing is increasing is unsustainable, according to a recent study published in the journal Fisheries Research.
Stunning fall foliage in northern Utah captured in drone footage
The fall leaves are in their prime in northern Utah right now.
The fall leaves are in their prime in northern Utah right now.
Arizona-based company to build hydrogen-powered semis and off-road vehicles
Unrest in a country thousands of miles away can cause fuel cost to spike overnight, wreaking havoc on companies trying to get their products to consumers.
Unrest in a country thousands of miles away can cause fuel cost to spike overnight, wreaking havoc on companies trying to get their products to consumers.
‘How dare you’: Greta Thunberg lambastes UN world leaders, demands bold action on climate change
Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old Swedish climate activist, delivered a powerful speech to the United Nations General Assembly Monday, warning world leaders to take climate change seriously or the population will suffer.
Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old Swedish climate activist, delivered a powerful speech to the United Nations General Assembly Monday, warning world leaders to take climate change seriously or the population will suffer.
California and 22 other states sue Trump to keep Golden State's auto emission rules
California and 22 other states sued Friday to stop the Trump administration from revoking the authority of the nation's most populous state to set emission standards for cars and trucks.
California and 22 other states sued Friday to stop the Trump administration from revoking the authority of the nation's most populous state to set emission standards for cars and trucks.
‘Pervasive losses’: 3 billion birds have vanished from the North American landscape since 1970
More than one-in-four birds has vanished from the North American landscape in the last 50 years, according to new research published in the journal Science Thursday. Because birds are indicators of environmental health, these findings are deeply concerning to scientists.
More than one-in-four birds has vanished from the North American landscape in the last 50 years, according to new research published in the journal Science Thursday. Because birds are indicators of environmental health, these findings are deeply concerning to scientists.
Despite recent issues, APS has ambitious plans to harness power from the sun
Is the future of energy in solar batteries?
Is the future of energy in solar batteries?
U.S. Forest Service seeks bids to thin dense stands of trees in Arizona
The U.S. Forest Service is seeking proposals to remove dense stands of trees in a wide swath of Arizona to help prevent wildfires.
The U.S. Forest Service is seeking proposals to remove dense stands of trees in a wide swath of Arizona to help prevent wildfires.
US nuclear lab partners with APS, other utilities to produce hydrogen
The U.S. government's primary nuclear lab is partnering with three energy utilities to find an economical way to use nuclear energy to produce hydrogen that can be stored and used to power everything from industry to personal vehicles.
The U.S. government's primary nuclear lab is partnering with three energy utilities to find an economical way to use nuclear energy to produce hydrogen that can be stored and used to power everything from industry to personal vehicles.
Gilbert creates new program for local businesses to go green
The city of Gilbert has created a new program to give local businesses a way to show their community they care about the environment, focusing on pollution prevention, water conservation, and waste reduction.
The city of Gilbert has created a new program to give local businesses a way to show their community they care about the environment, focusing on pollution prevention, water conservation, and waste reduction.
Hurricane Dorian causes oil spill on Grand Bahama Island after damaging petroleum storage facility
Hurricane Dorian caused a significant oil spill after damaging a storage facility along the eastern shore of Grand Bahama Island.
Hurricane Dorian caused a significant oil spill after damaging a storage facility along the eastern shore of Grand Bahama Island.
Amazon fires continue to rage as critics, government engage in bitter dispute over who is to blame
As fires raged in the Amazon rainforest, the Brazilian government on Thursday denounced international critics who say President Jair Bolsonaro is not doing enough to curb massive deforestation.
As fires raged in the Amazon rainforest, the Brazilian government on Thursday denounced international critics who say President Jair Bolsonaro is not doing enough to curb massive deforestation.
Ozone pollution advisory issued Wednesday for metro Phoenix
Environmental regulators have issued another ozone pollution advisory for metro Phoenix.
Environmental regulators have issued another ozone pollution advisory for metro Phoenix.
High pollution advisory issued for Phoenix metropolitan area
Environmental regulators have issued another high pollution advisory for ozone for the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Environmental regulators have issued another high pollution advisory for ozone for the Phoenix metropolitan area.
London university bans beef to combat climate change, calling crisis ‘impossible to ignore’
In a major push to cut carbon use across its campus, Goldsmiths University of London is banning the sale of beef from all campus vendors as a first step toward becoming a carbon-neutral organization by 2025, the university announced Monday.
In a major push to cut carbon use across its campus, Goldsmiths University of London is banning the sale of beef from all campus vendors as a first step toward becoming a carbon-neutral organization by 2025, the university announced Monday.
Coca-cola to begin selling Dasani water in aluminum cans
Coca-Cola is giving its Dasani water brand a green makeover.
Coca-Cola is giving its Dasani water brand a green makeover.
Arizona copper mine ruling expected to have national impact
A federal court ruling against a planned Arizona mining project is expected to have national repercussions if upheld by higher courts, experts said.
A federal court ruling against a planned Arizona mining project is expected to have national repercussions if upheld by higher courts, experts said.