Environment

The beloved, uniquely Southwestern venomous lizards could have a hard time adapting to a world with less water.

Following Donald Trump’s lead, Arizona’s largest utility is abandoning its clean energy goals while hiking energy rates.

The Dragon Bravo fire has burned more than 123,000 acres since sparking via a lightning strike on July 4.

Remember when Arizona was known for clean air? Those were the days.

“Doesn’t it suck that every time the science improves, the outlook for the climate and water looks worse?”

Climate change is making Phoenix hotter – and more dangerous, experts say. Are we approaching a breaking point?

Arizona is bracing for cuts to its Colorado River water. At the same time, a new study shows we’re losing groundwater.

The contract for managing the wild horses ends in July. Groups vying for the next one deeply distrust each other.

The ground below Phoenix and other American cities is sagging. How bad is it?

Phoenix has half the tree cover it should, according to a new analysis. Other Arizona cities are better at growing shade.

Maricopa County is racking up “F” grades for its air quality, according to the American Lung Association.

Voters “weren’t factoring in some of the changes that we’re seeing now” when they picked Donald Trump as president.

The air quality in Phoenix has been bad recently, but we probably can’t blame California for it.

“I will no doubt get some jokes made about me,” said Republican state Sen. John Kavanagh, the bill’s sponsor.

A city survey showed 90% of residents say there is not enough shade in Phoenix, which translates to higher temperatures.

Phoenix has always been hot. But as one study shows, it’s staying hot for longer each year.

Many neighborhoods that boil the most are smack in the middle of the city.

Planting shade trees can cut your energy usage by up to 25%, and Salt River Project is giving them away to its customers.

There will be more cooling centers open for more hours in metro Phoenix. But experts say that’s a temporary solution at best.

“It’s an acceleration toward a cleaner, cooler, more equitable Phoenix.”

A new federal rule aims at boosting conservation efforts for the black-footed ferret in Arizona.

Eyes watering? Nose burning? Face grimacing? Thank the Salt River Landfill that spontaneously burst into flames.