Navajo Nation Gets $1B for Uranium Mines Cleanup
Money part of a $5.15B settlement that the federal government reached with a petroleum company to blame with contaminated sites nationwide.
Climate Change Threatens AZ Water Supply, UN Report Says
“...changes are already occurring in the Southwest...with increased warming, these problems will only get worse," says UA professor, one of study's authors.
Sierra Vista Aims to Conserve Water, Save San Pedro River
Town trying to lower water use because if source dries up heart of community's economy, Fort Huachuca, could close.
AZ Week: Sides Weigh in on Bighorn Sheep Controversy
Efforts to return species to Santa Catalinas has wide opposition after lions kill sheep, game agents kill lions.
AZ Considers Another Large Scale Solar Power Plant
Proposed project, Maricopa County Park, would produce 300 megawatts of solar electricity, enough to power about 150,000 homes.
NPR: Water Flows Will Be Reduced on Colorado River
Water shortages in AZ, other lower basin states could begin as early as 2016, Bureau of Reclamation says.
AZ Politicians Protest Federal Decision on Yarnell Aid
Governor, House speaker take to Phoenix airwaves to express anger at rejection of disaster declaration for fire.
Clean Water Agreement, Through Congress, Signed for AZ Tribe
Under $200M federal allocation, White Mountain Apaches will get 'clean water for another 100 years.'
Feds Hold Jaguar Sanctuary Meeting
Public invited to Sierra Vista gathering Tuesday; state game officials oppose plan to set aside 1,300 sq. miles.
Proposed Barriers Along Border Could Harm Wildlife
The issue has raised flags among environmentalists, who argue it could be devastating to the area's natural surroundings.
Tucson Buying More Solar Power from TEP
Corporation Commission vote allows city government to expand from 4% renewable energy to 10%.
Mt. Lemmon Fees to Change Starting July 4
Recreation area will charge visitors in 11 individual sites instead of as a whole.
Prescott in Mourning: 19 Firefighters Killed
1,000 jam auditorium for memorial; tears, eulogies, prayers, moment of silence mark Sunday's tragedy.
S. AZ Ranchers Face Drought Without Help
Farm bill extension excludes needed emergency assistance
Tucson Seeks Reduced Plastic Bag Use
City will track use, recycling; no enforcement mechanism included
