Keyword: environment

Feds to pay for environmental repair, wildlife care, …

7/20/2023
The federal government has agreed to pay $1.2 billion to repair environmental damages and reinstate Pentagon projects sidelined by construction of the border wall, and will take steps to protect wildlife in the region.

Arizona, cities, businesses seek shade to curb …

4/16/2023
Arizona cities, environmental advocates and businesses are teaming up to combat extreme heat by launching a variety of tree-planting initiatives.

Arizona will fail clean-air standards if other states …

3/30/2023
WASHINGTON – Arizona is doing all it can to improve air quality but will not meet federal standards as long as pollution from other jurisdictions can drift across its borders, the director of the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality testified Wednesday.

Join the city of Peoria for Earth Day 2023

3/27/2023
The city of Peoria is inviting residents to help better the environment in honor of Earth Day 2023 and clean the Paloma Regional Preserve, starting at Paloma Community Park, on April 1, from 8 a.m.to 11 a.m.

'Light at Play' coming to Peoria next week

2/1/2023
A unique interactive art experience is coming to downtown Peoria next week.

Details emerge on racial harassment investigation of …

11/3/2022
Students at Vistancia Elementary School experienced a “school-wide hostile environment” of racial harassment, according to an investigation by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.

Federal investigation finds Peoria Unified school did …

9/30/2022
Students at Peoria Unified School District’s Vistancia Elementary experienced a “school-wide hostile environment” due to racial harassment, according to an investigation by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.

Here today, gone tomorrow…Burrowing owls look for a …

9/15/2022
If you live in a part of the Valley near agricultural land, you might recognize the intense glare of a certain yellow-eyed, ground-dwelling predator that stands just 9 inches off the ground. The …

Peoria staff putting final touches on sustainability …

8/15/2022
At a recent Peoria City Council meeting, Water Services Director Cape Powers defined sustainability as providing for society today in a manner that doesn’t impede the ability of tomorrow’s society to provide for themselves.

Scottsdale hopes to create cooler climate in city

8/14/2022
The heat is escalating, and the city of Scottsdale is searching for a solution. During the past two decades, the Scottsdale Airport has averaged 93 days each year with temperatures of 100 degrees …

Glendale library to host environmental justice …

8/1/2022
A presentation on environmental justice is coming to a Glendale library this week.

County board approves air-quality measures

7/28/2022
PHOENIX — Maricopa County’s Board of Supervisors is charged with many tasks, including ensuring air quality around the county. The board is hoping a pair of actions taken during …

Turning a corner on recycling revenues in Peoria

7/1/2022
When it comes to recycling, it has been a tough road for municipalities since China imposed strict recycling restrictions back in 2018.

Peoria plants trees to celebrate Arbor Day

4/22/2022
The city of Peoria, along with the Peoria Unified School District and Salt River Project, planted 21 trees at Skunk Creek Trailhead on April 15.

Tempe mayor proclaims April to be Arbor Month

3/31/2022
To reinforce the city’s commitment to increasing its tree canopy, and to bring more awareness to numerous benefits and values trees provide our community, Tempe Mayor Corey Woods has proclaimed April to be Arbor Month. Several tree-themed activities and plantings will take place throughout the month, according to a news release. 

Smyth: Supply chain issues, labor shortage still a …

3/17/2022
Ask any contractor in the Valley and they will tell you finding good workers and finding the right supplies continues to be a challenge. Every contractor in Mesa is dealing with this issue and it is …

Edwards: USAF plans to start training in Superior, …

2/23/2022
Our aircraft problem has just gotten bigger. The Gold Canyon Association for the Development of a Better Environment organization recently received information from Falcon Field Airport about the …

Hancock: Tips to keep your home secure this holiday …

11/18/2021
A home break-in occurs every 30 seconds in the U.S. according to FBI statistics. That adds up to over 3,000 burglaries a day. Despite this large number of break ins only 25% of Americans say they …

Valley colleges grow seed libraries

10/11/2021
Several Phoenix-area community colleges are growing seed libraries to benefit students, faculty, the public and the wildlife that lives in Maricopa County.

Group wants judge to allow another look at San Pedro …

9/21/2021
Charging the federal government and Army are lying, environmental group asked a federal judge Tuesday to order them to take another look at how the operation of Fort Huachuca is affecting the San …

Glendale supporting backyard beekeeping in residential …

9/20/2021
Keeping backyard bee colonies — at the moment — isn’t allowed in residential areas in Glendale, but that may change.

Peoria water well labeled as ‘high risk’ since …

9/13/2021
A water well that serves Peoria residents with drinking water has been labeled as “high risk” by Arizona Department of Environmental Quality since 2005, according to numerous water reports released by the city over the years.

Sen. Kelly discusses economic growth, infrastructure …

6/2/2021
Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., discussed economic growth and opportunities with local leaders during two stops in the Southwest Valley on Tuesday, June 1.

Proposed Southwest Phoenix parks could boost area

4/23/2021
At several recent city of Phoenix budget meetings, public support came pouring in for a new park in the southwest Valley.