‘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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

High pollution advisory issued for 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.

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.

Forest officials ship Arizona wood chips to South Korea

Forest officials are shipping wood chips from an Arizona forest-thinning project to South Korea to test if it could become a viable option to dispose of excess plant matter.

22 states sue Trump administration over rollback of power-plant regulations

A coalition of 22 Democratic-led states has sued the Trump administration over its decision to ease restrictions on coal-fired power plants.

Ozone pollution advisory issued Tuesday for metro Phoenix

For the second consecutive day, environmental regulators have issued an ozone pollution advisory for metro Phoenix.

US Forest Service issues review of underground Arizona mine

The U.S. Forest Service on Friday issued a draft environmental review of a proposed underground copper mine in the mountains east of Phoenix, saying it favors an alternative that would keep the project’s tailings in a more remote area.

Alaska scientists say polar bear encounters will increase

Alaska scientists say the chances of a polar bear encounter have increased after research reveals the bears are arriving on shore earlier and staying on land longer, a report said.

EPA won't approve warning labels for products that contain glyphosate, a chemical in the weed killer Roundup

The Trump administration says it won't approve warning labels for products that contain glyphosate, a move aimed at California as it fights one of the world's largest agriculture companies about the potentially cancer-causing chemical.

Cory's Corner: Footprint paper straws
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One Valley company is doing their part to help protect the environment. FOX 10's Cory McCloskey visits Footprint, which makes paper straws.

Cattle farmers in Northern Arizona planning for continued dry weather
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A lack of rain is?affecting some cattle farmers in Northern Arizona, and some?up in that part of the state are?working on contingency plans,?if Mother Nature does not cooperate. FOX 10's Ty Brennan reports.