More Environment Stories

Interior Secretary’s new order sparks concerns over national monument protections

Environmental advocates warn the policy shift could threaten protected public lands in Arizona.

Arizona court upholds Hermosa Mine’s water discharge standards

Arizona Court of Appeals affirms South32’s permit complies with Arizona’s water quality laws.

New Arizona bill aims to curb groundwater decline and protect rural farmers

The Rural Groundwater Management Act (RGMA) could reshape Arizona’s water future.

This shark pup was born in a habitat without any males. How did that happen?

Yoko the baby swell shark was born on Jan. 3, some eight months after her egg was discovered in a tank with that only housed other female sharks.

Snow4Flow: Studying Glaciers From Arizona

Snow4Flow is a new University of Arizona-led NASA mission to study arctic glaciers using advanced radar mounted on low-flying aircraft, with the goal of improving climate modeling and predicting sea level rise.

Progress on Interstate 11 in AZ on hold after lawsuit deal

A stay in a court case means environmental reports will be re-examined.

Lawsuit challenges EPA over Hermosa Mine air quality permit in southern Arizona

The Center for Biological Diversity and Patagonia Area Resource Alliance seek to block air permit for critical mineral mine.

Desert Plants – Turpentine Bush

The Turpentine bush (Ericameria laricifolia) is a tough shrub in our region.

Saber teeth in predators evolved many times. Did it lead to their extinction?

A new analysis suggests saber teeth were highly specialized for puncturing prey, ultimately at the cost of durability.

Arizona’s Sonoran Chub at risk as border wall blocks critical streamflow

Threatened fish species faces threats from border infrastructure.

Arizona lawmakers press utility companies on wildfire mitigation and grid resiliency plans

TEP details wildfire prevention strategies and grid upgrades during Arizona Senate Committee hearing.

Desert Plants – Yellow Bells

You can grow thousands of plants in the Sonoran Desert, and many of them are beneficial natives that are good for birds, insects and other wildlife while providing visual appeal.

Arizona conservation groups present 2025 Environmental Priorities to Governor Hobbs and Legislature

Over 35 organizations urge action on climate, water policies, clean energy and environmental justice in Arizona’s 2025 legislative session.

Arizona tribes receive nearly $750k for climate adaptation plans

The funding comes from the Bureau of Indian Affairs' annual tribal community resilience awards program.

The water mystery unfolding in the western U.S.

There's a rural area in Arizona with massive groundwater basins underneath the earth. Water should be plentiful there, but wells are running dry.

Selected Archive Filters

Environment
AZPM is a service of the University of Arizona and our broadcast stations are licensed to the Arizona Board of Regents who hold the trademarks for Arizona Public Media and AZPM. We respectfully acknowledge the University of Arizona is on the land and territories of Indigenous peoples.
The University of Arizona