More Environment Stories

April events that bring the Tucson community closer together.

Learn about the All In for Autism Dino Day & Walk; Pima Community College's Climate Community Day; John Coinman returns to the 40th Annual Tucson Folk Festival; and a new "Stories That Soar!" with some 1st grade humor.

Nogales, Son., named 2024 Tree Cities of the World

An international program has named Nogales, Sonora, as one of the 2024 Tree Cities of the World due to the city’s recent efforts to maintain and manage its urban forests and trees.

Conservation nonprofit in Southern Arizona faces $1.2 million federal funding freeze

Borderlands Restoration Network fights to keep critical wildlife corridors and watershed projects alive amid funding uncertainty.

Does the narwhal's famous tusk help it catch fish?

Intriguing video of narwhals using their tusks to mess with fish has scientists speculating about what this behavior might mean.

Federal lease terminations threaten five National Park Service facilities in Arizona

Cuts could disrupt visitor experiences, scientific research and park operations.

BLM opens Environmental Assessment for Copper Creek Mine Project to public comment

Located in Arizona’s rugged Sky Islands, the proposed copper mine could impact ecosystem and water resources.

Arizona bill to protect hunting with dogs fails by narrow house vote, will be reconsidered

Lawmakers narrowly rejected a proposal to safeguard hound hunting while conservationists push for stricter regulations.

The Buzz: Preventing catastrophic wildfires

A look at how wildfires became more intense, and what we're doing to combat it.

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.

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