City of Phoenix works to plant more trees around town
You may start seeing some more shade across Valley neighborhoods. The city of Phoenix is offering grants to plant more trees, thanks to the American Rescue Plan Act. FOX 10's Dominique Newland explains.
Gila River Indian Community works to preserve resources
In the Gila River Indian Community, a "two birds with one stone" type of project is happening along the canals. Solar panels are being installed right on top of the Casa Blanca Canal. They not only provide clean energy, but reduce evaporation of the tribe's water. The canal is one of the tribe's most important. Tribal leaders say this project will help maximize their water use for crops and other needs.
EPA halts sale of pesticide DCPA due to risks to unborn babies
The EPA has halted the sale of the pesticide DCPA, citing significant risks to fetal development, including impaired brain development and low birthweight. This marks the first time in 40 years the agency has used its emergency authority to ban a pesticide.
Here's how extreme heat is impacting electric bills
Last year Earth was 2.66 degrees warmer than it was before pre-industrial times. It may sound insignificant, but it can be harmful to human health.
Navajo Nation uranium transport dispute: What you need to know
The Navajo Nation's uranium transport controversy involves recent efforts by the tribe to block uranium ore shipments from a mine in northern Arizona to a processing site in Utah.
Explosion at Yellowstone may have formed new geyser: here's how
The explosion at Yellowstone National Park’s Biscuit Basin area in July is not as uncommon as you may think as one expert weighs in on if the incident possibly formed a geyser.
Earth's days are getting longer, science explains why
New research reveals that Earth's days are gradually getting longer, and scientists explain the various factors behind this change. Discover how tectonic shifts, inner core dynamics, and climate change contribute to the lengthening of our days and what this means for our future.
Salty Scuba Squad: Group cleans up Arizona's lakes, rivers while finding lost items
While the Salty Scuba Squad works to clean Arizona's rivers and lakes, it also works to find lost items like phones. We have photos of the unclaimed phones the group hopes to give back to rightful owners.
Lost phones found by Arizona's Salty Scuba Squad
While the Salty Scuba Squad works to clean Arizona's rivers and lakes, it also works to find lost items like phones. We have photos of the unclaimed phones the group hopes to give back to rightful owners. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has this story.
Study: Wildfire smoke may be worse for your brain than other air pollution
Research shows wildfire smoke significantly raises dementia risk, with a 21% increase per 1 microgram of PM2.5, compared to other air pollution.
Wildfire smoke pours across America bringing haze from coast to coast
Hundreds of wildfires burning across the western U.S. and Canada are spewing dense smoke that is being carried hundreds, if not thousands, of miles away.
Monday was the hottest ever recorded day on Earth, data shows
Monday’s scorching temperatures were yet another heat record broken in the past couple of years.
Arizona wildfire activity outpacing 2023, figures show
Arizona is only halfway through summer, and wildfires continue to ignite throughout the state. Experts say the situation could get worse still.
Watch: Yellowstone’s Biscuit Basin explosion sends debris skyward
A "localized hydrothermal explosion" sent debris and steam skyward, prompting visitors to run away to safety.
Copenhagen offering tourists freebies if they help pick up litter
City officials hope that incentivizing tourists (and residents) will help move Copenhagen toward a greener future.
Arizona congressional delegation introduces $5 billion tribal water rights legislation
Members of Arizona’s congressional delegation introduced legislation Monday that would authorize a water rights settlement with three Native American tribes in the Southwest, providing more certainty for the arid region.
From orbit, NASA maps streets where extreme heat will burn you in seconds
NASA is using data from the space station to map out the hottest streets in one major city, where touching pavement could lead to burns in minutes or even seconds.
Harmful algae blooms in Great Lakes could increase this summer, NOAA warns
NOAA is closely monitoring the Great Lakes this summer for potential increases in harmful algae that could have economic impacts and affect ecosystems.
Water-rich Gila River tribe near Phoenix flexes its political muscles in a drying West
Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis of the Gila River Indian Community is becoming one of the major power players in the distribution of water rights across the Colorado River basin.
Climate activists targeting Taylor Swift's plane spray-paint 2 other private jets orange
Climate change activists spray-painted two jets orange after breaking into a London airport where they claimed Taylor Swift's luxury plane was parked.