Carbon is a planetary paradox. As the foundation for DNA, carbon is essential for all life on Earth. Yet, as part of the compound carbon dioxide, too much of it…
During her first State of the State address on Jan. 9, 2023, Gov. Katie Hobbs announced the re-establishing of the Governor’s Energy Office under a new moniker: the Governor’s Office…
Smoke management and air quality are huge issues in Maricopa County. The American Lung Association has the Phoenix-Mesa area in the top 10 most-polluted cities by ozone and by year-round…
Every drop of water counts in Arizona, and officials warn that shortages could develop in the coming decades if more is not done to conserve the precious resource. City officials…
In an era where environmental sustainability is becoming increasingly critical, businesses are stepping up their efforts to reduce their carbon footprint across all aspects of operations. One area garnering significant…
Reps. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) and Greg Stanton (AZ-04) and Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) announced the Southwest Sustainability Innovation Engine, led by Arizona State University, was named one of 10 inaugural National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engines –…
Earth’s average surface temperature in 2023 was the warmest year on record, according to an analysis by NASA. Global temperatures last year were around 2.1 degrees Fahrenheit (1.2 degrees Celsius)…
Valley Partnership hosted development professionals to hear from state water policy leaders about the work being done to conserve the state’s water supplies and identify new sources. Here are highlights…
Montezuma Castle National Monument is wrapping trees to prevent vandalism. In March, natural resources technicians at the national monument used burlap to cover the bark of six Arizona sycamore trees…
When the snow comes to the mountains of Colorado, it’s good news for skiers but also the first step to recharging the Colorado River. But this winter’s precipitation outlook is…
Extreme heat waves, once considered rare, are now frequent and severe in cities due to climate change. Phoenix faced such a brutal heat wave in July 2023 when it endured…
The annual Colorado River Water Users Association meets this week, but for the first time in several years, state water policy leaders say there’s less urgency for short-term fixes and…
