A recycling deep dive: Golf balls that land in water hazards often find new life

Divers are responsible for the recovery of millions of golf balls from lakes each year. They are recycled and then resold.


Arizona farmers, pressured by grinding drought and urban sprawl, look for ways to save water

Faced with water shortages and economic pressures, farmers are trying to efficiently water their crops.


Arizona residents: What are your thoughts on sustainability?

Sustainability affects everyone, and everyone plays a role in it as individuals. Cronkite News wants to know what sustainability means to you.


Endangered fish have re-emerged in the Santa Cruz River, but will they last?

Experts warn that raw sewage still threatens to contaminate the river's water and its wildlife.


Tempe group turns old ASU vinyl banners into tote bags

ASU's Zero Waste department partnered with the Centers for Habilitation to turn non-degradable plastic banners into tote bags.


200 protesters march at Arizona Capitol to oppose shutdown of Navajo Generating Station

A march took place Tuesday to protest shutting down the Navajo Generating Station.


Trash talk: Sustainability more than just word to Phoenix Open

The Waste Management Phoenix Open takes its trash talk seriously. Its goal of zero waste takes time and energy but officials believe its worth it. The tournament has been honored because of it.


Phoenix recycling officials: Plastic bags contribute to lost time worth about $1 million

Officials estimate they lose about $1 million a year in lost time at their recycling plants because of improper recycling, mostly because of plastic bags.


As monsoon storms grow stronger, county works to keep trails safe for park visitors

As researchers predict monsoons to grow more powerful, Maricopa County parks may face increased erosion from runoff.


Tribes say ‘no thanks’ to plan for scaled-back Bears Ears monument

WASHINGTON - Leaders of five tribes, including the Navajo and Hopi, accused lawmakers of "cherry-picking" tribal members to support an 85 percent reduction in the Bears Ears monuments, and said proposed tribal management of the new monument would be in name only.

Land Feud

In Mexico, loving the mountains to death

LA SIERRA GORDA, Queretaro, Mexico – The Sierra Gorda Biosphere Reserve covers nearly 1 million acres that shelter 2,200 species of plants and animals, but ever-increasing numbers of people who come to visit can pose a major threat if not regulated carefully, activists worry.


Millions of Americans turn to bottled water, but is it safer than tap?

Bottled water has become the No. 1 beverage choice in the U.S., but most bottled water is either spring water or purified tap water.