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.
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
Sharing lived experience with keen observation.
On this Arizona Spotlight, hear three women who are telling vibrant stories across different mediums.
Taming the Colorado
The Colorado River is the most dammed waterway in the US, but what was it like before? We go back to the battle over Parker Canyon Dam and how it changed Arizona's rights to the river's water forever.
