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Two new books that bring important histories to light.

Kirsten Miller talks about her novel "Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books"; and Mike Stark shares the natural history "Starlings The Curious Odyssey of a Most Hated Bird".

Pima County publishes 2023 Multi-Species Conservation Plan report

The county’s latest report highlights habitat protection, invasive species removal and wildlife monitoring.

Tucson launches first electric garbage truck in move toward 2030 EV fleet goal

City officials want to cut emissions to improve public health.

'It was the very beginning of my career': National Park Service layoffs impact Southern Arizona

National park job cuts spark concerns over conservation, tourism and the future of public lands.

Ironwood Pig Sanctuary

Mary Schanz and her team care for 680 pigs in Marana, making Ironwood the largest pot-belly pig sanctuary in the country.

Tucson leaders push for support to expand clean energy

Climate change is straining healthcare systems– advocates say clean energy can help.

Meet your feisty neighborhood felines in the Tucson area

Bobcats (Lynx rufus) are surviving and flourishing in urban settings, despite real challenges.

AZ House lawmaker asks that feds waive Endangered Species Act for military

Gail Griffin's bill would send a letter with the request to the president and both chambers of Congress.

ADEQ approves South32 Hermosa Project expansion for tailings storage

South32 secures amendment to Aquifer Protection Permit.

Interior Secretary’s new order sparks concerns over national monument protections

Environmental advocates warn the policy shift could threaten protected public lands in Arizona.

Arizona court upholds Hermosa Mine’s water discharge standards

Arizona Court of Appeals affirms South32’s permit complies with Arizona’s water quality laws.

Environmental groups challenge air quality permit for Copper World mine

Appeal argues Arizona regulators failed to enforce stricter pollution controls.

New Arizona bill aims to curb groundwater decline and protect rural farmers

The Rural Groundwater Management Act (RGMA) could reshape Arizona’s water future.

This shark pup was born in a habitat without any males. How did that happen?

Yoko the baby swell shark was born on Jan. 3, some eight months after her egg was discovered in a tank with that only housed other female sharks.

Snow4Flow: Studying Glaciers From Arizona

Snow4Flow is a new University of Arizona-led NASA mission to study arctic glaciers using advanced radar mounted on low-flying aircraft, with the goal of improving climate modeling and predicting sea level rise.

Progress on Interstate 11 in AZ on hold after lawsuit deal

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

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