Increased Number of Training Flights Coming to Davis-Monthan
More air crews from global allies expected at Tucson Air Force base; noise increase minimal commander says.
Odile Veers to East, Sparing Tucson; Flooding in Nogales
Government, businesses were prepared, but worst never came about; much activity back to normal.
AZ Top in Nation for Solar Energy Per Capita
Study notes state policies such as Renewable Energy Standard have attracted more people to get clean energy; also pointed some setbacks in past year.
Tucson Drafts Updates to Urban Agriculture Code
Kristen Culliney and her family keep 8 hens in their midtown backyard, making them outlaws under current city zoning code, her local homeowner’s association rules.
AZ is 'Bull's Eye of Climate Change'
The White House’s 2014 Natl Climate Assessment definitively links burning of coal and oil to intensifying climate conditions in S. Arizona.
County Officials Seek Bond to Revitalize Agua Caliente Park
Water levels at record lows due to prolonged drought; if it gets green light, voters will see proposal on 2015 ballot.
Pima County Could Seek Mitigation for Pipeline Construction
Environmental Impact Statement for Kinder-Morgan's Sierrita Pipeline didn't find major negative impacts; County administrator says it could create second smuggling corridor.
AZ Week: Public Caution Needed This Fire Season, Officials Say
Park and forest services launch campaign urging people to keep an eye out for what they do outdoors, participate in fire prevention efforts.
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.
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.
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.
Tucson Seeks Reduced Plastic Bag Use
City will track use, recycling; no enforcement mechanism included
