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Progress on Interstate 11 in AZ on hold after lawsuit deal

A stay in a court case means environmental reports will be re-examined.

Lawsuit challenges EPA over Hermosa Mine air quality permit in southern Arizona

The Center for Biological Diversity and Patagonia Area Resource Alliance seek to block air permit for critical mineral mine.

Saber teeth in predators evolved many times. Did it lead to their extinction?

A new analysis suggests saber teeth were highly specialized for puncturing prey, ultimately at the cost of durability.

Arizona’s Sonoran Chub at risk as border wall blocks critical streamflow

Threatened fish species faces threats from border infrastructure.

Arizona lawmakers press utility companies on wildfire mitigation and grid resiliency plans

TEP details wildfire prevention strategies and grid upgrades during Arizona Senate Committee hearing.

Desert Plants – Yellow Bells

You can grow thousands of plants in the Sonoran Desert, and many of them are beneficial natives that are good for birds, insects and other wildlife while providing visual appeal.

Arizona conservation groups present 2025 Environmental Priorities to Governor Hobbs and Legislature

Over 35 organizations urge action on climate, water policies, clean energy and environmental justice in Arizona’s 2025 legislative session.

Arizona tribes receive nearly $750k for climate adaptation plans

The funding comes from the Bureau of Indian Affairs' annual tribal community resilience awards program.

The water mystery unfolding in the western U.S.

There's a rural area in Arizona with massive groundwater basins underneath the earth. Water should be plentiful there, but wells are running dry.

The Buzz: Catching up with Arizona AG Kris Mayes

Mayes talks about what happened in 2024 and what may come in 2025.

Tohono O’odham Nation gains co-stewardship over sacred lands

The Tohono O’odham Nation and the Bureau of Land Management agree to co-steward the Baboquivari National Wilderness.

How climate change is changing the way Millennials plan for retirement

A University of Arizona study reveals how rising climate stress influences Millennial priorities in saving, spending and planning for the future.

Willcox Groundwater Basin designated as Arizona’s 7th active management area

Governor Hobbs uses administrative action to safeguard water in southeastern AZ.

Tucson sues U.S. Air Force over PFAS contamination of city water

City files federal lawsuit to recover costs of PFAS water cleanup.

Monarch butterfly population crisis sparks endangered species proposal

Public input sought on new proposal to protect monarch butterflies under Endangered Species Act.

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