NOAA contracts are being reviewed one by one, throwing the agency into chaos
"Lots of stuff will break," a NOAA staffer said. "It's just a matter of time."
Poetry in Parks – U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón Visits Tucson
In December of 2024 the 24th U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón visited Tucson, Arizona to dedicate a picnic table as part of her Poetry in Parks initiative.
Going the distance!
Meet Bruce Gungle, an ultramarathon runner, bicyclist and mountain climber; hear from University of Arizona triathlete Laura Holanszky; and Michael McKisson on what it's like to bike almost every street in Tucson.
Desert Plants – Brittlebush
Brittlebush is a tough desert shrub that provides visual appeal and attracts pollinators while being drought-tolerant and relatively easy to grow.
UCLA Study: Wastewater reuse could offset Colorado River water crisis
Arizona and Nevada lead in wastewater recycling but other states lag far behind, researchers find.
As honeybees die off again, some bee enthusiasts want to give mason bees a chance
Mason bees are among the 4,000 types of bees native to the U.S., they are known to be shy and rarely sting.
A biotech company says it has bred three pups with traits of the extinct dire wolf
Colossal Biosciences says it used novel gene-editing technology to alter gray wolf DNA.
The unique genetic change that turned horses into athletic powerhouses
Horses are exceptional athletes, able to push their large bodies farther and faster than many other animals.
The Buzz: Wildfire and home insurance
As wildfires grow in frequency, some homeowners say they are losing their insurance.
Desert Plants – Baja Ruellia
Residents in Sonoran Desert cities such as Tucson have a huge palate of native and drought-adapted plants they can grow, providing habitat for wildlife and visual appeal for people. Baja ruellia is an option.
Nogales, Son., named 2024 Tree Cities of the World
An international program has named Nogales, Sonora, as one of the 2024 Tree Cities of the World due to the city’s recent efforts to maintain and manage its urban forests and trees.
Conservation nonprofit in Southern Arizona faces $1.2 million federal funding freeze
Borderlands Restoration Network fights to keep critical wildlife corridors and watershed projects alive amid funding uncertainty.
Does the narwhal's famous tusk help it catch fish?
Intriguing video of narwhals using their tusks to mess with fish has scientists speculating about what this behavior might mean.
Federal lease terminations threaten five National Park Service facilities in Arizona
Cuts could disrupt visitor experiences, scientific research and park operations.
BLM opens Environmental Assessment for Copper Creek Mine Project to public comment
Located in Arizona’s rugged Sky Islands, the proposed copper mine could impact ecosystem and water resources.
