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Water levels at the Colorado River basin.

Report: Colorado River Most Endangered River in US

Three human-caused sources listed as dangerous for river that flows through Arizona.
St. Gregory College Preparatory School is installing one of the largest solar energy systems in a Tucson school, producing 140 kilowatts of electricity.

Arizona One of Top States for Green Energy Hiring

State No. 5 in report on announced jobs in sector, mostly in solar energy installations.

Tucson Buying More Solar Power from TEP

Corporation Commission vote allows city government to expand from 4% renewable energy to 10%.
Jim Riggs breeds Polled Hereford cows, which can be identified by their red coats and lack of horns. In 2003, he sold of 80 percent of the herd to cope with the drought.

S. AZ Ranchers Face Drought Without Help

Farm bill extension excludes needed emergency assistance
Tucson City Hall

Tucson Seeks Reduced Plastic Bag Use

City will track use, recycling; no enforcement mechanism included
Sunset at Yavapai Point, along the Grand Canyon's South Rim.

Grand Canyon Economic Impact $467M

Study: Tourism supports 7,400 jobs in and around national park

AZ Week: Water Legislation Needed, Expert Says

State faces 'critical threshold' in 2035, when usage will exceed supply
Site of the proposed Rosemont copper mine, looking north from a ridge line south of the site.

Copper at the Crossroads Part 2: To Dig or Not to Dig?

Both sides weigh in over the proposed Rosemont Copper Mine southeast of Tucson
Many mountain communities are determined--and even defiant--in the wake of devastating fire damage.

"Still Here, Still Green"

White Mountains residents pull together, plan economic future in fire's wake

Wildfires Fan Political Flames

Thin Arizona's forests to stop fires, legislators urge, but others say it's not so simple
Pima County Supervisor Sharon Bronson discusses the impacts of the November 2nd election in Pima County.

Election Impact on Pima County

Pima County Supervisor Sharon Bronson talks about the impact of Tuesday's election in Pima County.
In an interview with Bill Buckmaster, Pima County Board of Supervisors' Chair Ramon Valadez discusses the ramifications of Proposition 203, the medical marijuana act, and the proposed recreation facility on the Northwest side of town.

Super Rec-area Planned

Pima County Supervisors Chairman Ramon Valadez says the board has given the green light to move forward with plans for a massive recreation complex on Tucson's northwest side.

Ray Carroll: Rosemont Ads Targeting County Supervisors “Misguided”

A recent radio ad campaign urges listeners to call supes in support of the proposed mine.

Electric Cars Rolling Out

Supporters of electric vehicles are excited about the short-term and long-term future
Downtown Tucson mural and bus

RTA puts plans on hold to assume Sun Tran.

Agreement with the City of Tucson hits a roadblock.
Sun

Solar Energy and Water Concerns

Solar energy is a natural for Arizona, but is there a drawback? Some people say generating power from the sun can use too much water and Arizona can't afford that.

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