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.
E-car company ElectraMeccanica announces corporate headquarters move to Mesa
Canadian-based electric vehicle company ElectraMeccanica announced it will move its corporate headquarters to Mesa on Monday. The move expands the city’s electric vehicle footprint in the state. ElectraMeccanica in 2021 announced it picked the East Valley city for its first U.S.-based manufacturing plant that could result in the creation of 200 to 500 jobs.
Polestar Cars Moves Into Permanent Home in Scottsdale, Arizona
Polestar, the premium electric performance car maker, today opened a new retail location – known as a Polestar Space – in Scottsdale, Arizona. The new showroom offers sales, service, and test drives of the all-electric Polestar 2 performance fastback. Polestar Scottsdale is located in the Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall at 7014 East Camelback Road, and […]
APS battery explosion shouldn’t put the brakes on solar energy
Arizona Public Service continues to make a business case for solar energy after the recent explosion at one of its large batteries – and that’s a good thing. The explosion in Surprise is most unfortunate. But it’s a relief to know that the eight firefighters and a police officer who were injured are going to be OK. Arizonans […]
