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As Colorado River states await water cuts, they struggle to find agreement on longer-term plans

Years of overuse combined with rising temperatures and drought have meant less water flows in the Colorado today than in decades past.

Two rivers, one lifeline: Reclaiming the Santa Cruz across borders

US-Mexico collaboration has improved the once polluted and depleted Santa Cruz River. Challenges like flooding and wastewater management persist, requiring new infrastructure and funding. Despite progress, managing water across borders remains ongoing.

Atascosa Mountains ocelot sighting, first in 50 years

Trail cameras caught footage of an endangered ocelot five miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border, in a region where ocelots haven’t been seen in 50 years.

Satellites help researchers measure climate effects in Antarctica

Scientists are using data from orbit to keep track of snowfall and ice melt in the region.

Pima County heat program converts old Tucson jail facility into latest cooling center

Tucsonans now have access to a new cooling center at the Mission Annex facility — a former minimum-security jail — on the city’s west side.

The Buzz: How the largest Indian water rights settlement in U.S. history aims to rectify historic wrongs

From nation building to water infrastructure, The Buzz explores the path towards water equity and one tribe's dream for true sovereignty.

Tucson Superfund Site cleanup stalled by U.S. Air Force

EPA urges action on PFAS contamination as Air Force faces penalties for delayed cleanup plan.

Navajo Nation President stops truck carrying uranium across tribal lands

The uranium ore was being transported to Utah, where the only fully-licensed and operating conventional uranium mill in the United States is.

Toxic Waters: EPA and military clash over Tucson’s groundwater cleanup

Families affected by cancer and premature deaths blame a history of polluted water in southern Tucson. The water utility is trying to clean up the problem.

Committee urges U.S. and Mexico to protect UNESCO World Heritage site from border wall damage

The UNESCO World Heritage Committee is calling on the U.S. and Mexico to work together to assess and mitigate impacts of the border wall on wildlife of the Sonoran desert, especially the endangered Sonoran pronghorn.

Changes to Tucson’s hard to recycle plastic program in effect

Plastic items must now be placed in Hefty Renew orange bags.

Tucson Audubon Society Gets Closer to choosing a New Name

Organization wants a future without the controversial "Audubon" associations

US Air Force challenges EPA’s emergency order on PFAS cleanup at Tucson Superfund Site

Military contests EPA’s jurisdiction and urgency of PFAS threats at Tucson site.

Dry but alive: Rethinking golf's green lawns

Golf is a commonly blamed culprit of Arizona's water woes. How much water goes to the state's courses?

"A medium guy in general, across the board." Joe Pera talks with Tucson.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Checking in with the Tucson Audubon Society; and a Tucson knitter who is making socks the REAL old-fashioned way.

AZPM’s Mini Severe Storm Guide

Fast-escalating storm causes widespread damage and power outages, prompting questions about monsoon season and climate change

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