Water and Copper: How mining's history follows Arizona's feelings about water use in the state
Mining was Arizona's first billion-dollar industry. As we consider our state's economic drivers and their water use, we ask not only how much water goes into mining but what its aftermath does to water.
Lauren Redniss on "Oak Flat: A Fight for Sacred Land in the American West".
Also on Arizona Spotlight: The hidden history of Tucson's Barnum Hill; living with dementia during the pandemic; and a short story read by Aurelie Sheehan.
Support and opposition for two mines in Southern Arizona
As the Rosemont Copper mine plans to start construction, we talk with those for and against the project.
Rosemont Mine Nears Final Approval, but Legal Challenges Remain
Opposition groups say they will sue.
Episode 142: TUSD Searches for Next Superintendent
Also, Rosemont mine gets US environmental OK; opponents say they'll continue resisting.
Digging Deeper - 7,000 feet - into Arizona's Copper Mines
'Arizona Week' goes underground to check in on one of the state's largest industries.
Report: Colorado River Most Endangered River in US
Three human-caused sources listed as dangerous for river that flows through Arizona.
