Climate Change
Monday marked Phoenix’s 18th consecutive day of 110 degree or higher temperatures. That tied the record set in 1974. For the area’s unsheltered population, this relentless heatwave has dire medical consequences.
Jul. 17, 2023
The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning through Wednesday for Maricopa County.
Jul. 16, 2023
One park official said there’s a 20-degree difference between the Grand Canyon’s rim and the bottom. Temperatures are expected to reach highs of 119 degrees in some places.
Jul. 15, 2023
Sonorans’ quality of life is negatively affected by poor roads, lack of safe bike lanes and unreliable public transportation. That’s the message of a proposal submitted by more than 20 citizen groups asking for a law to improve public mobility.
Jul. 14, 2023
Northern Arizona is usually where Valley residents go for respite from the summer heat. But next week, the region is expected to see near-record temperatures.
Jul. 12, 2023
Many Valley schools are preparing to start the year amid record breaking heat, disrupting students and teachers, according to Arizona Education Association President Marisol Garcia.
Jul. 12, 2023
Calls for all heat-related emergencies have increased, with temperatures of 110 degrees or higher in the Valley since July began.
Jul. 12, 2023
The extreme heat in metro Phoenix is affecting air quality. The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has scheduled an ozone high pollution watch for Thursday and Friday in Maricopa County.
Jul. 11, 2023
The proposed Vulcan Solar Project, located in western Maricopa County, is one of several renewable energy facilities under way in the area and would produce more than 1,000 megawatts of electricity.
Jul. 10, 2023
Mexico is ramping up for its presidential elections next year, and the country’s political parties are beginning to select primary contenders. One opposition challenger is gaining attention.
Jul. 6, 2023
City officials in Tucson are promoting a program that teaches residents how to install water-saving systems in their homes in exchange for rebates from the city.
Jul. 5, 2023
The National Weather Service says Arizona’s excessive heat warning will extend through Friday. Temperatures will top 110 degrees.
Jul. 4, 2023
Scottsdale says it’s the first Arizona city to mandate the 2021 edition of the International Energy Construction Code and the International Green Construction Code. The standards apply to all new commercial and multifamily developments.
Jul. 4, 2023
Extreme temperatures that hit parts of the United States and Mexico this month have led to a soaring number of heat-related deaths. The fatalities come as climate change is causing more frequent and extreme heat waves.
Jun. 30, 2023
The idea of bringing water to Arizona from a desalination plant in neighboring Sonora has been around for years — as have critiques of such a scheme. But Sonora’s governor says neither state nor federal leaders are on-board with current proposals.
Jun. 29, 2023
The Show spoke with assistant professor Liza Roger at Arizona State University about her idea to use nanotechnology as a means to save the coral reefs.
Jun. 28, 2023
Governor Katie Hobbs and Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego spoke at a press conference June 21 highlighting eco-friendly business growth in Arizona.
Jun. 26, 2023
The Arizona Corporation Commission has approved a permit that will allow Salt River Project to expand a natural gas plant near Coolidge, but not everyone is happy with the commission’s vote.
Jun. 22, 2023
The Arizona Corporation Commission has approved a permit that will allow a project to expand a natural gas plant near Coolidge to proceed.
Jun. 21, 2023
Phoenix will work on new water rules for future development in the city after council members unanimously approved a plan Tuesday.
Jun. 13, 2023
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