As Fire Season Approaches, Yarnell Tragedy Examined
"For all of the sort of graphic and horrible qualities of the fire that made it so compelling to the general public, I don't think it taught the fire community anything," argues Stephen Pyne, fire historian at ASU.
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.
Biosphere 2 Raising Money for Sea of Cortez Small Scale Replica
The researching facility has until April 22 to raise $100K to turn a 9,000-square-foot tank into living model of Gulf of California's oceanic environment.
AZ Week: Prevention, Solutions Amid Possible Water Crisis
Growing population demands more, theories of CO River drought in near future, drought has experts debating plans.
US, Mexico Cooperate to Restore Flow of Water to CO River Delta
Water hasn’t flowed regularly in the once-lush delta since 1960; Starting March 23, 105,000 acre-feet will be release from the Morelos Dam bordering Yuma.
Fish, Plants, Water Combined in Method, May Help Feed People
More Tucson residents are experimenting with aquaponics systems in their homes or businesses.
'Maker Movement' Growing in Tucson, Communities Globally
More local residents getting into making stuff; 2 organizations participate in first-ever event promoting such craft.
Local Group Looks Into Nest Boxes to Help Urban Birds
Tucson Audubon Society's pilot project explores whether such would be a good idea for some species, known to use cavities for nests.
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.
Former UA Biology Student Aims to Conserve Freshwater Fish
Zeb Hogan, now host of "Monster Fish" on National Geographic Channel, explores rivers all around the world.
Remnants of Volcanoes Across AZ, Geologist Says
In Arizona's geologic history, there have been several major periods of volcanic activity, last one between 15-30 million years ago.
Disease Drives Shrimp Prices; UA Researcher Seeks Solution
Syndrome kills species when young, causing entire crops to be lost; scientist finds way to detect it early on.
EPA Proposes Pollution Control for 6 AZ Facilities
Federal plan to limit emission such as nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide; agency holding public hearing Feb. 25 in PHX, Feb. 26 in Tucson.
Local Kids Benefit from Nationally Recognized Ecology Program
Manzo Elementary School's sustainable infrastructure, projects also yield academic results in math, science.
Scientists: Darkness Harder to Find Due to Overpopulation
Use of artificial lights is increasing around the world; experts say tens of millions of people have never experiences truly dark skies.
