Environment
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Hunkapi Farm therapy horses beat the heat, help riders heal and connect
At Hunkapi Farm, therapy horses work alongside adults and children with a wide range of diagnoses, including autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit disorder.
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‘Fire clouds’ over Arizona and Utah wildfires are creating their own erratic climate
Two wildfires burning in the western United States—including one that has become a “megafire” on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon—are so hot that they are spurring the formation of “fire clouds” that can create their own erratic weather systems.
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Hobbs celebrates signing of ‘Jerry’s Law,’ expanding protections against animal cruelty for Arizona pets
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs joined impassioned animal advocates to celebrate a new state law intended to protect pets.
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The most extreme monsoons in Arizona history
Arizona’s monsoon season runs from June to September and often causes widespread devastation. Here are some of the most extreme monsoons in Arizona history.
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Monsoon season brings the promise of rain for the arid southwestern US
Forecasters say it has been a wet start to this year’s monsoon season, which officially began June 15 and runs through the end of September.
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Safety tips for Arizona’s monsoon season
Here are essential safety tips for Arizona’s monsoon season, which brings flash floods, dust storms, and extreme heat from June to September.
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See the most extreme temperatures in Arizona history
Here are the highest and lowest recorded temperatures in Arizona’s history.
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Grand Canyon Star Party 2025: Arizona’s ultimate stargazing event
Escape city lights at the Grand Canyon Star Party June 21-28, 2025. World-class telescopes, dark skies, and cosmic wonder await at this 35th annual event.
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Rare endangered orchid produces first blooms in conservation project at Desert Botanical Garden
After years of careful experimentation, the Desert Botanical Garden has celebrated a milestone in its effort to save an endangered orchid.
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Arizona, 14 other states sue over Trump’s move to fast-track oil and gas projects
A coalition of 15 states, including Arizona, is suing over President Donald Trump’s efforts to fast-track energy-related projects, saying the administration is bypassing environmental protection laws.
