Environment
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EXCLUSIVE: Terán secures coveted endorsement from youth climate group
Sunrise Movement helped form the Biden-Harris administration’s climate policy and holds significant sway with Millennial and Gen Z voters.
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Blazing hot surfaces are a danger for catastrophic burn injuries in Phoenix
Sizzling sidewalks and unshaded playgrounds pose risks for burn injuries as air temperatures reach new summertime highs in Phoenix.
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Street medicine teams search for homeless people to deliver lifesaving IV hydration in extreme heat
Homeless people accounted for nearly half of the record 645 heat-related deaths last year in Maricopa County, which encompasses metro Phoenix.
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Understanding risks & safety measures during Arizona’s monsoon season
Here are some tips from the Arizona Department of Health Services for getting through monsoon season safely.
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At least 6 heat-related deaths reported in metro Phoenix so far this year as high hits 115 degrees
At least six people have died from heat-related causes this year so far in sizzling metro Phoenix, where the temperatures this week hit 115 degrees Fahrenheit, the Maricopa County Department of Public Health reported this week.
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Bees, bats, & beyond: How to celebrate National Pollinator Week in Arizona
This June, Arizona is celebrating National Pollinator Month, with a special focus on National Pollinator Week from June 17 to June 23. Here’s what you need to know.
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Phoenix using ice immersion to treat heatstroke victims as Southwest bakes
The Phoenix Fire Department is using ice immersion to treat victims of heatstroke on the way to area hospitals.
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Hounds on holiday: 6 dog-friendly hotels in Tucson
From special treats and canine food menus to scented poop bags, these dog-friendly hotels in Tucson have thought of all the details for you and your pup.
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WFH, Don’t Paint, & More: Maricopa County’s new air pollution strategy
Maricopa County launched a campaign called “Help Keep Ozone Away, Commit to One Day!” Here’s what you need to know about it.
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Biden’s EPA announces rules to slash coal pollution, speed up clean energy projects
The new rules would reduce pollution and lead to significant public health benefits, including reductions in premature deaths, asthma cases, and emergency room visits, the EPA said.
