Amid years-long drought, some homeowners giving artificial turf a look
Scottsdale homeowner Luke Rosenberg said he was skeptical at first about installing an artificial turf putting green for his children.
Arizona municipalities offering free audits to conserve water
GILBERT – Jeff Lee's first stop at this home is the box holding the water meter. He furrows his brow upon finding the meter submerged.
NAU solar thermal project a new take on harnessing sun
This warehouse at the edge of the Northern Arizona University's campus, home to surplus desks, computers and dressers, features solar panels across much of its south-facing exterior.
Expert: Monsoon’s seeming intensity has more to do with location
Broken tree limbs crushing cars. Giant walls of wind and dust moving across the Valley. Social media posts galore featuring wicked weather, including viral video of a microburst dropping on downtown Phoenix.
Gila River Indian Community opposes freeway on sacred land
As the future South Mountain Freeway breaks through the barriers of limited accessibility and traffic congestion, it creates a new obstacle by cutting through land that the Gila River Indian Community finds sacred.
EPA worker: ‘This is not good’
The Environmental Protection Agency recently released videos of the Gold King Mine spill in Colorado. The spill resulted in 3 million gallons of toxic wastewater spilling into the Animas River.
Lawmakers, tribal officials blast EPA for Animas River spill response
WASHINGTON - Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye on Wednesday blasted the Environmental Protection Agency's handling of a toxic spill in the Animas River, saying the agency's response left his tribe feeling abandoned, uncertain and hopeless.
Mayor Stanton attending climate change conference
Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton stresses sustainability advances in the state at Los Angeles symposium.
Along proposed commuter rail line, leaders see growth
A lot would have to happen before a commuter rail line passes through Queen Creek, but Mayor Gail Barney sees great potential in the idea.
Environmentalist sees toxic mine danger in Arizona; officials disagree
With Arizona home to thousands of abandoned mines, the head of a state environmental group says an incident similar to the recent toxic spill in Colorado could happen here.
Surfboard maker stretching the limits of sustainability
CO2 from surfboards leaks into the ocean. One LA surfboard maker is working on a solution that will be more friendly to the environment.
Phoenix continues cleanup after major storm
Phoenix, and especially the zoo, are cleaning up after a massive storm that hit the city last week.
