'Existential,' 'Climate Emergency' chosen as Words of the Year
If this year has left you in the midst of an existential crisis – you’re not alone. Apparently, enough people are in the throes of contemplating human existence that Dictionary.com proclaimed “existential” as its 2019 "word of the year."
Sperm whale found dead with 220 pound ‘ball’ of trash in stomach
The whale was found with roughly 220 pounds of garbage and debris, including sections of net, plastic cups and bags.
UN: 'Quick wins' needed to keep climate goals within reach
A new report from the U.N. Environment Program shows the amount of planet-heating gases being pumped into the atmosphere hitting a new high last year, despite a near-global pledge to reduce them.
The Navajo Generating Station coal plant in Arizona stops production
A massive coal-fired power plant that served customers in the West for nearly 50 years shut down Monday, the latest closure in a shift away from coal and toward renewable energy and cheaper power.
Climate change will profoundly affect every child born today 'at every stage of life,' report finds
A child born today will experience a world more than four degrees warmer than the pre-industrial average, and it will affect every stage of their life in profound and troubling ways.
Spider and insect populations are declining at ‘frightening’ rates, scientists say
Insect and spider populations are falling dramatically across the globe, spurring concern throughout the scientific community, and a new study suggests that the decline may be happening more quickly and extensively than previously suspected.
Phoenix discusses possible price increase on trash and recycling pickup
The City of Phoenix discussed whether to hike the price for trash and recycling pickup on Tuesday.
Activists to protest wall along Arizona-Mexico border
Environmental and other activists say they’ll gather on the U.S.-Mexico border at Arizona’s Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument over the weekend to protest U.S. government plans to build a wall there.
NASA scientists say humans are drying out the Amazon — making it more vulnerable to fires and drought
NASA scientists said elevated greenhouse gas levels are responsible for the increased dryness, as well as the burning of forests to clear land for agriculture and grazing.
‘Untold suffering’: 11,000 scientists issue stark warning about effects of climate change
More than 11,000 scientists from around the world have issued a warning about climate change, declaring "clearly and unequivocally that planet Earth is facing a climate emergency," in a new report published in BioScience.
Earth just experienced the hottest October on record, European climate officials say
The Copernicus Climate Change Service confirmed that last month was the hottest October on record globally, according to data released by the European organization.
Trump administration begins process of withdrawing US from Paris climate agreement
The United States has told the United Nations it has begun the process of pulling out of the landmark 2015 Paris climate agreement.
President Trump now has opening to pull US out of Paris climate pact
For more than two years President Donald Trump has talked about pulling the United States out of the landmark Paris climate agreement . Starting Monday he finally can do something about it.
Scottsdale breweries showcase craft beer made using reclaimed water
Scottsdale is one of the first in the country to use recycled water for potable use, and 10 of the city's breweries are showcasing what they are doing with the recycled water. FOX 10's Bailey Miller reports.
Made In Arizona: Scottsdale-based company selling technologies to make water from sunlight and air
It's a contraption that makes clean drinking water from just sunlight and air, and a Scottsdale-based company is making and selling it to others. FOX 10's Christina Carilla reports, in this week's edition of "Made In Arizona".
U.S. House OKs bill aimed at thwarting mines near Grand Canyon
The U.S. House has passed legislation that permanently would ban new mining claims around the Grand Canyon.
Teen activist Greta Thunberg declines award, says climate movement doesn’t need ‘more prizes’
"What we need is for our rulers and politicians to listen to the research," the 16-year-old climate activist was quoted as saying.
Report questions adequacy of growing Arizona water supplies
A new report by an Arizona State University think tank questions whether Arizona can find enough water to replenish aquifers for pumping to new homes in fast-growing suburban areas without access to Colorado River water.
The majority of baby sea turtles are now born female — climate change is to blame
Warming temperatures resulting from climate change are having a dramatic and potentially devastating effect on sea turtle populations — as temperatures rise, so does the temperature of the sandy beaches where turtles lay their eggs, and this means that an overwhelming majority of turtles are now born female.
City of Mesa alters recycling program
Many cities across the country and right here in Arizona have had to stop or change recycling programs. The city of Mesa is the latest local city to alter its recycling program.