More Arizona Environment Science Stories

After The Flames, A Slow Healing

As Arizona forests rebound from recent wildfires, restoration experts plan for future flames.

The Hummingbird: A Love Story

Tiny creatures help researchers, volunteers piece together climate puzzle

The Flood After the Fire

Timing of monsoon rains can be a mixed blessing on fire-scorched terrain

A Tour of Kartchner Caverns with Gary Tenen

The cave's co-discoverer revisits Kartchner often, and finds it still amazes him 40 years later. A tireless evangelist for the cave he still refers to as "Xanadu", Gary Tenen invited Mark Duggan to accompany him on a recent trip underground.

The Archeological Treasures of Homolovi State Park

Discover a place in Northern Arizona that is sacred land to the Hopi, a budget-troubled state park, and a storehouse of ancient relics.

Taking Wildlife in Hand

The Tucson Wildlife Center provides care for injured and orphaned animals

The Tucson Wildlife Center

Learn how the dedicated staff of the TWC stands ready to help injured wildlife, whether they are feathered, furred, or scaled.

Electric Cars Rolling Out

Supporters of electric vehicles are excited about the short-term and long-term future

The Grand Canyon and the Colorado River

Big changes in the river corridor over the last 150 years

Solar Energy and Water Concerns

Solar energy is a natural for Arizona, but is there a drawback? Some people say generating power from the sun can use too much water and Arizona can't afford that.

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