PFAS contamination draws local, national cleanup efforts
The so-called “forever chemicals” accumulate in bodies and can have numerous health impacts.
Federal judge issues order, not stopping mining effort at Oak Flat
By not granting the preliminary injunction, the land swap between the U.S. Forest Service and Resolution Copper will proceed.
Tucson mayor asks community for help guiding climate action plan
A survey open through the end of March invites residents to prioritize actions city can take.
Endangered wolves sent from Arizona to Texas to aid species
The move is designed to help increase the population of these endangered predators
Oak Flat: Opposing op-eds try to sway public opinion
While Resolution Copper brought up the positive economic impacts of a mine, the San Carlos Apache Tribe calls out desecration.
Biden halted border wall construction. Now what?
Environmental and human rights advocates hope to steer the administration toward a new vision at the border.
Federal court hears case for preliminary injunction at Oak Flat
The judge said he will decide if he's going to temporarily stop progress on the mine by Feb. 12.
BLM plans prescribed burn in San Pedro conservation area
The agency is planning to conduct a prescribed burn in the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area sometime this month.
Border wall scars: 'It feels like if someone got a knife and dragged it across my heart.'
Tribal leaders and Borderlands communities reflect on their fruitless struggle to stop the wall.
San Carlos Tribal members run to advocate for Oak Flat
The group is running from the religious site to Phoenix before a court hearing discussing the area's future.
After months of border wall construction, a look at the damage done
As President Biden takes the helm, conservation groups take stock of the border wall’s environmental impacts.
A look at border, environmental changes likely under new administration
President Biden’s executive orders and action on various issues could bring changes to Arizona.
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.
Arizona's 2020 wildfire season among worst in past decade
2,520 wildfires burned across the state, 82% human caused
Winter storm could be 'most significant' of the season
Summerhaven sees 14 inches of snow, while an average two-tenths of rain fell on the Tucson Metro area Monday.
