Valley Metro kicks off Rideshare Month

Valley Metro is kicking its Rideshare Month, and all October long it will be celebrating with several different events. Rideshare Month encourages those who drive a car to choose an alternative commute such as carpooling or using public transit. Every time you take an alternative commute, you are asked to log those trips at sharetheride.com. You'll be be entered to win cool prizes.

Crews clean up Dude Fire site in Tonto National Forest

Several large corporations, a utility company and the U.S. Forest Service are teaming up to fix the forests of northern Arizona. They're focusing on where the devastating Dude Fire burned more than 30 years ago. FOX 10's Brian Webb has this story.

How to keep your pool clean and save water

This might inspire you to take another look at your pool filter, especially as our state battles a drought. Cleaning your pool may be wasting thousands of gallons of water, but there are ways to cut down on waste. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen has more.

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.