Habitat loss, light pollution and other threats are putting fireflies closer to mass extinction
A recent study warned that the nearly 2,000 species of fireflies in existence could soon face extinction from a variety of threats including habitat loss, pesticide use and light pollution.
ADOT encourages people to report drivers who litter
No one likes to see people little, but it happens all the time. Now, ADOT is hoping people will keep an eye out for litterbugs. FOX 10's Stephanie Olmo reports.
Earth just had its hottest January in recorded history, NOAA says
NOAA scientists have also projected that 2020 is likely to rank among the five warmest years on record.
Phoenix to increase trash fees for the first time in a decade
At a special meeting Tuesday night, the Phoenix City Council talked about trash and recycling rates.
Environmentalists drop lawsuit over federal oil, gas leases in Arizona
An agreement to drop a lawsuit over federal oil and gas leases in eastern Arizona won’t do much to stop companies from exploring for helium in the region.
Valley couple's mission to keep the Imperial Sand Dunes clean picks up steam
The Imperial Sand Dunes, also known as the Glamis Sand Dunes, is an area great for off-road recreation, and a two people who live there seven months of the year are doing their best to keep the area clean.
Arizona crews blast national monument hill for border wall
Environmental advocates, elected officials and Tohono O’odham Nation leaders have raised concerns about the project, including the destruction of saguaros, the use of water from an underground aquifer, the potential impact on migrating animals and the destruction of land consider scared by some Native Americans.
Antarctica may have experienced its hottest temperature on record
A World Meteorological Organization spokeswoman said the Esperanza base recorded 64.9 Fahrenheit on Thursday — topping the former record of 63.5 degrees tallied in March 2015.
What is a ‘snow moon’? February’s first full moon will light up night sky over the weekend
Moongazers will get a chance to see February’s first full moon known as the "snow moon." It'll reach "peak fullness" on Sunday.
Flagstaff moves toward declaring emergency on climate
The Flagstaff City Council drew an overflow crowd as it moved toward declaring a climate emergency to address climate change and achieve carbon neutrality by 2030.
Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg nominated for 2020 Nobel Peace Prize
The 17-year-old has encouraged students to skip school to join protests demanding faster action on climate change.
Super Bowl stadium to introduce recyclable aluminum cups to reduce plastic waste
In an effort to reduce waste at Sunday’s Super Bowl, Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium is ditching plastic cups.
All-electric fire truck shown to Valley firefighters
Some call it the future of firefighting, and Valley firefighters got an up-close look of an all-electric fire truck on Friday.
Arizona company set to make a big environmental impact on Super Bowl Sunday
This weekend, the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs will battle it out on the gridiron for the Super Bowl title.
Recycling a big lesson at the Waste Management Phoenix Open
As the Waste Management Phoenix Open continues, people behind the tournament are hoping they can teach fans at the event a big lesson about the environment and recycling.
Waste Management Phoenix Open attendees learning more about recycling
As the Waste Management Phoenix Open continues, people behind the tournament are hoping they can teach fans at the event a big lesson about the environment. FOX 10's Bailey Miller reports.
6.5 earthquake shakes Cayman Islands following powerful 7.7 temblor between Cuba, Jamaica
This second earthquake happened about 32.9 miles southeast of East End, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was about 6 miles deep.
APS vows all clean power by 2050
Arizona’s largest electric utility said Wednesday that it plans to switch to 100% carbon-neutral power generation by 2050, a sharp turnaround from a company that spent tens of millions of dollars two years ago to fight a ballot measure requiring it to use renewable sources.
Greta Thunberg scolds leaders at Davos forum: 'Pretty much nothing has been done' on climate change
The young climate activist said not enough has been done while participating in a panel in the Swiss ski resort of Davos at the World Economic Forum.
Delta donates $250K to American Red Cross for Australia bushfire relief funds
Delta Airlines will contribute $250,000 to the American Red Cross, which will send the money to Australian disaster relief funds.