More Environment Stories

Braving the Heat Brings Birding Rewards

Despite the heat, August offers unique opportunities for local birders

Strong Monsoon May Linger, Expert Says

So far, this year’s summer rains have delivered record-breaking amounts -- but will they last?

Web Feature: The Weather Man

A retired Air Force communicator keeps an eye on the sky

Tropical Plants Thrive In 'Cool' Greenhouse

Tucson Botanical Gardens showcases unique plants in controlled environment

Border Pollution a Worry for Residents

New port of entry at San Ysidro could back up traffic near school

Colorado River Flows Being Increased

Simulated floods expected to restore Grand Canyon's natural features

Legislation, Lawsuits Fly Over Banning Lead Ammo

Two sides agree on lead-poisoning threat to California condor, part on ways to solve problem

MINDDRIVE

Find out about a program that gives at-risk high school youth the chance to build an electric car, and then drive it cross country.

House OKs Speedy Aerial Tanker Buy

Waiting period waived for Forest Service purchase of new fire-fighting planes

Venus Makes Once-In-Lifetime Celestial Cameo

Dozens gather in Tucson to watch planet cross between Earth and sun

Ancient Signs of Intelligent Life

Visit some petroglyph sites in the Tucson Mountains with guide Allen Dart, the executive director of The Old Pueblo Archaeology Center.

Crown King Residents Back Home; Fire Slows

Other AZ blazes at or near full containment; danger remains high

Cool Weather Slows AZ Wildfires

Crown King residents return home; fire stays at 16,240 acres

Tucson Retains 'Gold' Status in Bicycling

Advocacy group finds Old Pueblo's 600 miles of bike lanes make it friendly

UPDATE: Crown King Fire Evacuation Called Off

Residents, business owners can return Friday as fire's danger subsides

Crown King Fire Slows, Cooler Weather Seen

At 16,240 acres, it's biggest AZ fire so far this season

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