Phoenix, Tucson projected to be among most at risk of climate change
When it comes to a warming world, Phoenix and Tucson face some of the biggest climate challenges, according to a new report out from Moody’s Analytics. The report, featured in an article by the Washington Post, puts Phoenix at No. 6 and Tucson at No. 7 on the list of U.S. cities that would be most […]
UArizona researchers awarded $1.2M to explore farming at existing solar power sites
The race is on to develop more environmentally conscious land uses in a world impacted by prolonged drought and climate change, and University of Arizona researchers studying agrivoltaics just received a boost in the form of $1.2 million from the U.S. Department of Energy. Agrivoltaics refers to the simultaneous use of land for both growing […]
Arizona needs more convenient EV charging stations, but gas stations can’t compete
The growth of electric vehicles in Arizona has created new opportunities for fuel retailers. No other industry has the locations, the amenities and the experience that drivers have come to expect when they make a pit stop on their journeys, and fuel retailers like Circle K are expanding services to include high-speed EV charging.
Tucson teens work with city, state officials to promote climate action
Dozens of Tucson teenagers are advocating for climate justice across the state and making sure their voices are part of important community conversations. The Arizona Youth Climate Coalition got its start in 2019 as part of the nationwide Youth Climate Strike, inspired by Swedish student Greta Thunberg, who staged a protest outside of the Swedish […]
Want to bring more jobs to Arizona? Invest in EV manufacturing
It’s clear from 2022 that electric vehicles are here to stay. EVs experienced exponential sales growth last year and automakers are committing to electrify more vehicle models than ever before. For Arizona, this means that electric vehicles can bring even more jobs to the state, more economic investment, and establish a true EV manufacturing hub. For consumers, […]
Want to bring more jobs to Arizona? Invest in EV manufacturing
It’s clear from 2022 that electric vehicles are here to stay. EVs experienced exponential sales growth last year and automakers are committing to electrify more vehicle models than ever before. For Arizona, this means that electric vehicles can bring even more jobs to the state, more economic investment, and establish a true EV manufacturing hub. For consumers, […]
Inflation Reduction Act has spurred 100,000 new green jobs so far: Here’s where they are
Since President Joe Biden signed the historic Inflation Reduction Act into law last August, companies have announced more than 100,000 clean energy jobs across the country, according to a report by the nonprofit Climate Power. As of the end of January, companies have announced more than 90 new clean energy projects in small towns and larger cities in the […]
Water, climate change, land protection are key legislative issues for environmental groups
As a 20-year megadrought intensifies the effects of climate change across the Southwest, causing shortages on the Colorado River, increasing the frequency and magnitude of wildfires and putting wildlife and human health in danger, the Sierra Club and other environmental advocates are urging state leaders to take bold action before it’s too late.
Western wildfires destroyed 246% more buildings over past decade – scientists explain why
In a new study, we found a 246% increase in the number of homes and structures destroyed by wildfires in the contiguous Western U.S. between the past two decades, 1999-2009 and 2010-2020. This trend is strongly influenced by major fires in 2017, 2018 and 2020, including destructive fires in Paradise and Santa Rosa, California, and in Colorado, Oregon and Washington. […]
