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Environment

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Utilities Director Trots the Globe on Arizona Corporation Commission Time

Utilities Director Trots the Globe on Arizona Corporation Commission Time

By Elizabeth WhitmanMarch 29, 2019

In 2017 and 2018, Elijah Abinah spent at least eight weeks visiting four countries for work on projects backed by the U.S. government.

New Wave of Arizona Lawsuits Hits Monsanto as Jury Awards $81M to Victim

New Wave of Arizona Lawsuits Hits Monsanto as Jury Awards $81M to Victim

By Elizabeth WhitmanMarch 28, 2019

The fresh round of lawsuits come as a jury in California awarded a man more than $80 million in damages

This Winter Gave Us Record Snow and Rain, but What Did It Do for the Drought?

This Winter Gave Us Record Snow and Rain, but What Did It Do for the Drought?

By Elizabeth WhitmanMarch 19, 2019

Not even close.

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For Polluting the Air, Maricopa County Slaps Circle K With Video Job, Small Fine

For Polluting the Air, Maricopa County Slaps Circle K With Video Job, Small Fine

By Elizabeth WhitmanMarch 18, 2019

Last year, the parent company of the gas station chain raked in more than $8 billion in profits.

Speculators Back Controversial Water Transfer Bill in Arizona House

Speculators Back Controversial Water Transfer Bill in Arizona House

By Elizabeth WhitmanMarch 15, 2019

The “birthright” of water in the Harquahala Valley was for it to someday be used elsewhere, said Stan Barnes, a lobbyist for the Harquahala Valley Water Project.

Should You Eat Fish From Community Ponds Around Phoenix? Maybe Not, Study Says

Should You Eat Fish From Community Ponds Around Phoenix? Maybe Not, Study Says

By Elizabeth WhitmanMarch 14, 2019

A new study found pesticides, metals, and other contaminants in fish from community fishing spots around the Valley.

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Environmentalists Plan to Sue EPA for Missing 51 Clean-Air Deadlines in Arizona

Environmentalists Plan to Sue EPA for Missing 51 Clean-Air Deadlines in Arizona

By Elizabeth WhitmanMarch 8, 2019

EPA has missed more than 50 deadlines under the Clean Air Act to grade Arizona’s plans to reduce ozone in the Valley of the Sun.

Will Arizona Blow Another Deadline for the Colorado River Drought Plan?

Will Arizona Blow Another Deadline for the Colorado River Drought Plan?

By Elizabeth WhitmanMarch 6, 2019

The feds are rooting for Arizona and California.

Banking on Drought: Private Companies See Profits in Southwest Water Shortages

Banking on Drought: Private Companies See Profits in Southwest Water Shortages

By Elizabeth WhitmanFebruary 28, 2019

Speculating on water is a tough gig in this state. Is it a bad idea, or a brilliant one?

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The Bizarre Link Between Phoenix and an Imploding California Solar Company

The Bizarre Link Between Phoenix and an Imploding California Solar Company

By Elizabeth WhitmanFebruary 27, 2019

The city received solar generators — for free! — from a now-bankrupt company that faces potential allegations of fraud.Phoenix.

Arizona Students Plan School Walkout to Demand Action on Climate Change

By Joseph FlahertyFebruary 26, 2019

Their demands include a Green New Deal, a halt to new fossil fuel infrastructure, and a transition to 100 percent renewable energy by 2030.

Arizona Congratulates Itself on Colorado River Drought Plan, Which Still Isn’t Done

Arizona Congratulates Itself on Colorado River Drought Plan, Which Still Isn’t Done

By Elizabeth WhitmanFebruary 20, 2019

With less than two weeks before a federal deadline, Arizona has 13 agreements to finalize for its Colorado River drought plan. Meanwhile, a key player is threatening to pull out.

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In Discussing Colorado River Drought Plan, Ducey Won’t Say ‘Climate Change’

In Discussing Colorado River Drought Plan, Ducey Won’t Say ‘Climate Change’

By Elizabeth WhitmanFebruary 18, 2019

“We’re trying to get something passed at the Legislature,” he said.

Citing Controversial Bill, Gila River Tribe Backs Away from Arizona Drought Plan

Citing Controversial Bill, Gila River Tribe Backs Away from Arizona Drought Plan

By Elizabeth WhitmanFebruary 14, 2019

And you thought they finished the Drought Contingency Plan.

Auditor General: Hit by Recession, Arizona’s Water Department 10 Years Behind

Auditor General: Hit by Recession, Arizona’s Water Department 10 Years Behind

By Elizabeth WhitmanFebruary 12, 2019

Director Tom Buschatzke said that groundwater management suffered “no meaningful loss.”

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California Talks and Deadline Drama Cloud Arizona’s Approval of Drought Plan

California Talks and Deadline Drama Cloud Arizona’s Approval of Drought Plan

By Joseph FlahertyFebruary 4, 2019

“We don’t want to be in a situation where we have the uncertainty of a federal plan about how to manage the water resources.”

Update: Arizona Approves Drought Plan to Fanfare but Feds Aren’t Cheering

Update: Arizona Approves Drought Plan to Fanfare but Feds Aren’t Cheering

By Joseph FlahertyFebruary 1, 2019

Missing the deadline would have meant uncertainty for Arizona’s Colorado River supply if a shortage is declared next year.

Arizona Drought Plan Moves Forward, With More Money for Farmers

Arizona Drought Plan Moves Forward, With More Money for Farmers

By Elizabeth WhitmanJanuary 30, 2019

Critics of an 11th-hour amendment lamented a “last-minute effort to appease a few interests.”

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With Days to Go, Arizona Lawmakers Introduce Drought Plan Legislation

With Days to Go, Arizona Lawmakers Introduce Drought Plan Legislation

By Elizabeth WhitmanJanuary 29, 2019

If they miss the January 31 deadline, the federal government will step in and dictate cuts to Arizona’s supply of Colorado River water.

Arizona GOP Blasts Clean Energy Group for Filing Failure, but State Admits Fault

Arizona GOP Blasts Clean Energy Group for Filing Failure, but State Admits Fault

By Ray SternJanuary 24, 2019

“It’s just more lies from the Republican Party, as usual.” – Aleigha Cavalier, spokesperson for Tom Steyer and Clean Energy for Healthy Arizonans.

Arizona Water Leaders Lean on Developers to Support Drought Plan

Arizona Water Leaders Lean on Developers to Support Drought Plan

By Elizabeth WhitmanJanuary 21, 2019

“We need all of you to go to your favorite legislator and express your support for the Drought Contingency Plan,” said Tom Buschatzke.

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‘I’ve Never Hiked Naked Before’: The Government Shutdown Changed That

By Elizabeth WhitmanJanuary 18, 2019

“I really felt like I could do whatever I wanted,” Hankins said

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