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pollution, American Lung Association, soot, smog
Apr 21, 2023

Arizona fails again – we need healthier, cleaner air

Arizona needs a fresh direction for cleaner, healthier air.

Biden, López Obrador, Justin Trudeau, Canada, Mexico, Trump, North America, energy, Caribbean,Cuba, Nicaragua, Haiti, Venezuela
Jan 10, 2023

Biden, López Obrador, Trudeau meet in Mexico City for summit

President Joe Biden, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are meeting for a series of talks on migration, trade and climate change on Tuesday as the three leaders try to mend tensions that have divided the continent.

cannabis, marijuana, Arizona Department of Revenue, marijuana sales, National Cannabis Industry Association, excise taxes
Dec 9, 2022

Cannabis sales soar, but don’t threaten 5 C’s

Sales of marijuana in Arizona soared to $1.6 billion in 2021, just one year after recreational cannabis was legalized in the state, making Arizona second only to California for retail sales that year, according to an industry research group. 

Valley fever, Northern Arizona University, University of Washington, CDC, Northern Arizona University, antifungal medications, vaccine, fungal disease, microbiology
Dec 1, 2022

University researchers seek Valley fever vaccine 

A new research program combining the efforts of Northern Arizona University and the University of Washington aims to create a vaccine for Valley fever, an infectious fungal disease that poses an increasing threat as the climate continues to warm and become drier. 

NASA, aerospace, manufacturing, ASU, NAU, University of Arizona, Arizona Board of Regents, New Economy Initiative, jobs, NEI funds
Nov 18, 2022

Initiative should create jobs, boost economic output in aerospace industry

To address the growing need for a continually diversified and modern workforce, the New Economy Initiative was signed into law, providing millions of dollars in state funding through the Arizona Board of Regents to invest in Arizona’s economic future. This initiative aims to create 40,000 new jobs by 2041, increase economic output to $6.9 billion by 2023, and double the state’s investment in r[...]

Jan 18, 2022

UN’s COP26 is wrong climate strategy

President Biden and the Democrats have a problem. For the second time in six years, a Democratic president has negotiated an international agreement that will never be presented to the... […]

Jun 9, 2017

Stanton stands with mayors as Trump dumps Paris Accord

Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton signed onto a statement in response to President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord, emphasizing his commitment to meeting the goals set in the international agreement through sustainability initiatives in Phoenix.

Nov 21, 2013

Federal grant has ADOT studying climate change impact on state transportation

If generally accepted predictions of global warming come to pass, Arizona’s transportation system will have to adapt due to stronger dust storms, snowfall, flooding, forest fires and other factors, experts say.

Nov 7, 2013

Arizona finishes 12th in national ranking on energy-efficiency policies

WASHINGTON – Arizona is the 12th-most energy-efficient state in the nation this year, the same position the state held last year, according to rankings released Wednesday by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.

Nov 6, 2013

Officials, lawmakers call for greater investment in wildfire prevention

WASHINGTON – For every dollar the government spends preventing wildfire damage, it could save cash-strapped agencies like the Forest Service another $5 on fighting increasingly large fires, a Senate committee was told Tuesday.

Aug 2, 2013

Hot topic

State climatologist takes conciliatory stance on global warming

At a rally to raise awareness of climate change, Nancy Selover demonstrated the delicate balance she has to strike as both a political appointee and a scientist.

Aug 6, 2012

Today’s Arizona encompasses lots of Cs

While Arizona’s legendary 5 Cs together claim a smaller piece of the state’s economic pie, their historical significance remains.

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