“This aquifer is our Colorado River”: Rural residents struggle when corporate farms drill deep for water
From the Governor to the Attorney General, Arizona officials grapple with saving rural water supplies.
Invasive Desert Plants: African Sumac
Invasive plants in the Sonoran Desert, such as the African sumac endangers natives by competing for limited water resources and creating monocultures.
House subcommittee considers bill to redesignate Chiricahua National Monument as a national park
Tribal leaders and local officials weigh in on the potential economic benefit and cultural impact
Sonoran Desert Toad Awareness Training: Keeping dogs safe from the psychedelic amphibians
Keeping our canines safe from the harmful danger of the Sonoran Desert Toad
Efforts to protect Santa Cruz River gain ground with federal conservation plan
Community leaders and federal officials join forces to safeguard one of America’s most endangered plans
A celestial trifecta: What to know about Tuesday’s lunar eclipse
Stargazers will be in for another celestial treat Tuesday night as three cosmic events will occur at the same time during the full moon.
The Grand Canyon is experiencing one of its deadliest stretches in years
At least 16 people have died at the Grand Canyon this year, putting the park on pace to eclipse its average of 17 deaths per year.
Keurig misled the public over claims its K-Cup pods are 100% recyclable, the SEC says
Questions over whether the single-use, hard-to-recycle plastic Keurig K-Cups are environmentally friendly have hovered over the company for years.
How to eat more like a vegetarian — even if you're not one
If you're a meat lover, these tips can help you dial back your meat intake and explore new flavors.
Federal judge denies tribal nations’ bid to join Grand Canyon Nation Monument lawsuit
A judge denied Arizona Tribal Nations’ request to intervene in a lawsuit over the Grand Canyon National Monument, stating their interests are represented by the U.S. government.
Arizona gets $10 million from the Interior Department for wildland fire support
DOI Acting Deputy Secretary Laura Daniel-Davis visits Saguaro National Park.
Saudi-backed farm Fondomonte receives approval for new well on its property
The new well is a sign that the company is growing its Arizona operations despite the loss of state land leases.
US Interior Secretary announces restoration of the once-endangered Apache trout species in Arizona
The Apache trout is found only in the streams of eastern Arizona's White Mountains.
Hedge funds and foreign farms get water, rural Arizonans get empty wells
A Saudi presence in La Paz County is already well known. So who else is using the area's water?
A photographer captures life in America’s last remaining old-growth forests
NPR interviewed David Herasimtschuk about his efforts to educate people about the importance of preserving these ancient forests.
