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The Buzz: Wildfire and home insurance

As wildfires grow in frequency, some homeowners say they are losing their insurance.

Tucson Parks and Rec opens pools, splash pads ahead of rising temperatures

There is no entry fee for the city's pools or splash pads, offering residents an escape from the heat.

The Buzz: Preventing catastrophic wildfires

A look at how wildfires became more intense, and what we're doing to combat it.

Arizona tribes receive nearly $750k for climate adaptation plans

The funding comes from the Bureau of Indian Affairs' annual tribal community resilience awards program.

How climate change is changing the way Millennials plan for retirement

A University of Arizona study reveals how rising climate stress influences Millennial priorities in saving, spending and planning for the future.

Autumn among the aspens.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Lyse Doucet, chief international correspondent for the BBC, receives the 2024 Zenger Award for Press Freedom from the UA School of Journalism; and Richard Cachor Taylor's talks about his book "Birds of Arizona".

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.

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.

Is "Monsoon Magic" on the horizon?

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Reactions to the first load of uranium ore to come from the Pinyon Mine near The Grand Canyon; and "Concussion: The Play", a new Ten-Minute Drama.

2024 monsoon bringing much of Southern Arizona out of drought conditions

The Tucson metro area is about 2 inches above normal rainfall totals.

A wet week brings above average rainfall totals for Southern Arizona

Tucson has accumulated almost four inches of rain since the season began.

Dry but alive: Rethinking golf's green lawns

Golf is a commonly blamed culprit of Arizona's water woes. How much water goes to the state's courses?

AZPM’s Mini Severe Storm Guide

Fast-escalating storm causes widespread damage and power outages, prompting questions about monsoon season and climate change

Arizona’s monsoon means danger for those with asthma. Here’s how to cope.

While some may look forward to the monsoon season, as the storms bring lower temperatures, those with asthma prepare for discomfort and distress.

Monsoon storm activity picking up late in the week

Some areas in Southeastern Arizona could see wind gusts up to 70 miles per hour.

Persistent heat wave in the US expected to shatter new records as it bakes West and swelters in East

Phoenix topped out at 114 F, just shy of the record of 116 F dating to 1942.

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