Arizona Spotlight for August 1st, 2019
Looking back at a 1979 radioactive contamination in Tucson, and citizens working together; exploring the history of Harvey Houses in Arizona; and a couple finds common ground with "One Small Step".
Ozone goes over EPA standard in Pima County for first time this year
The county has breached the federal levels 22 times since 2013. Maricopa County has exceeded the standard 20 times this year.
UA scientist analyzing how well farming techniques travel
The researcher asks why a conservation agriculture method used in North America hasn't caught on in Zimbabwe.
BLM: Border wall across San Pedro River would be 'engineering challenge'
A fence blocking the flows during monsoon could damage habitat and erode the San Pedro's channel and banks, the agency said.
As Southwest water managers grapple with climate change, can a 'Grand Bargain' work?
The approach aims to rebalance some of the bad math that came from promising water to too many people.
Conservation, law enforcement and ranching: Weighing in on a proposed border fence
The majority of new bollard-style wall would run through protected areas in Pima and Cochise counties.
Geoff Notkin on the past - and future - of space exploration.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Mexican rock stars sing out about immigration; and a party to celebrate the "The Queen of the Night" at Tohono Chul.
Judge to rule next week on whether to halt Rosemont Mine
Tribes and environmental groups who oppose the project are seeking a preliminary injunction.
Lawsuit challenges northern Arizona fracking leases
Conservation groups say the BLM violated laws by not conducting environmental reviews or consulting tribes.
More deadly temperatures in Arizona's future
Climate change will bring more extreme heat in the coming decades.
Sulfuric acid leak in Mexico’s Sea of Cortez a ‘wake-up call’
A researcher says the impact was minimal, but that it shows the need to consider the potential for a spill on a much larger scale.
Sahuarita residents urged to boil water
E. coli bacteria were detected in some samples of the drinking water.
A new effort to deal with a leaky cross-border sewage pipe
For years, Nogales residents have suffered from water contamination that stems from the wastewater line.
Santa Cruz River project means coordination between water infrastructure managers
New water released into the Santa Cruz River means the city and county are working together on issues like flooding and wastewater.
UNESCO designates vaquita porpoise habitat as ‘in danger’
There are estimated to be only 10 remaining vaquita porpoises in the Sea of Cortez.
