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Hobbs signs largest tribal water rights agreement in US history

The settlement is contingent on Congressional approval.

TUSD gets $4 million EPA grant to replace diesel buses with electric fleet

Ten diesel buses are being replaced with electric models, reducing emissions and cutting costs.

Tucson Unified School District approves climate action plan led by students, targets net-zero by 2040

New policy prioritizes clean energy, sustainable practices and a comprehensive climate education.

Neighboring governors Hobbs, Durazo sign off on environmental plan to address cross-border air, water, waste and wildlife issues

New strategic plan prioritizes sustainable solutions for shared environmental challenges along the Arizona-Sonora border.

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Tucson is reaching record-setting temperatures this season

September 2024 is the hottest on record, and October is also breaking records

For thrills and suspense, Arizona Theatre Company invites you to "Dial M for Murder".

Also on Arizona Spotlight: How Bisbee Bikeways want to make transportation safer and healthier; and learn the secrets of the Vegan Night Market.

Efforts to protect Santa Cruz River gain ground with federal conservation plan

Community leaders and federal officials join forces to safeguard one of America’s most endangered plans

Phoenix ends its streak of 100-degree days at 113 consecutive days

The National Weather Service said Tuesday’s high temperature was 93 degrees Fahrenheit (33.8 Celsius) at 4 p.m. MST.

Arizona gets $10 million from the Interior Department for wildland fire support

DOI Acting Deputy Secretary Laura Daniel-Davis visits Saguaro National Park.

Phoenix weathers 100 days of 100-plus degree temps as heat scorches western US

That's long since shattered the record of 76 days in a row set back in 1993, according to data from the National Weather Service.

Arizona, Nevada and Mexico will lose same amount of Colorado River water next year as in 2024

Long-term challenges remain for the 40 million people reliant on the imperiled river.

Giant old saguaros can be resilient. It's baby saguaros researchers are worried about

Human-caused climate change is robbing the Sonoran Desert of the conditions needed to help baby saguaro take root and thrive.

Arizona tribe wants feds to replace electrical transmission line after a 21-hour power outage

Tribal officials say the transmission line fails routinely and leaves residents and businesses without power — sometimes for days.

Satellites help researchers measure climate effects in Antarctica

Scientists are using data from orbit to keep track of snowfall and ice melt in the region.

Toxic Waters: EPA and military clash over Tucson’s groundwater cleanup

Families affected by cancer and premature deaths blame a history of polluted water in southern Tucson. The water utility is trying to clean up the problem.

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