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Excessive heat warnings remain in many areas of US
Excessive heat warnings remain in place in many areas across the U.S. and are expected to last at least through the rest of today.
Webtool helps cities mitigate localized heat
Researchers at Arizona State University developed a webtool showing different temperatures in various parts of the Valley as cities in the region continue to address temperature disparities.
Phoenix urged to pass ordinance prohibiting discrimination against some renters
Residents who have struggled with high rent in America’s fifth-largest city are calling on city officials to address discrimination against renters who receive public assistance. Carla Naranjo, a coordinator with the nonprofit Unemployed Workers United, is urging the Phoenix City Council to pass an ordinance that would prohibit landlords from rejecting renters who rely on Section 8 housing vouch[...]
Gallego touts local efforts in Phoenix to battle climate change
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego touted the city Thursday as a model for enduring extreme weather events, during a virtual panel on how local governments can help defend against the impacts of climate change.
Heat deaths in state’s largest county hit half-year record
Heat associated deaths in Arizona's largest county have hit a half-year record as more homeless people live unprotected outdoors in the arid desert while summer temperatures soar well into triple digits.
Electric Dreams: After more than two decades, Legislature poised to end competition
A major rewrite of Arizona’s electric energy policy is making its way through the House. Supporters of House Bill 2101, which will repeal the 1998 law that tried to create... […]
