According to a recent report by Climate Central, by 2050, Tucson, Arizona is projected to feel like 105F (40C) or higher for more than a third of the year. The Guardian […]
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How extreme heat is changing life in Phoenix: New York Times feature
“Other cities with temperate climates may start to experience heat like Phoenix’s in the coming decades, said Ariane Middel, a professor of urban climate at Arizona State University. ‘We are […]
Where are the greatest wildfire hazards in Arizona? Arizona Republic and USA Today analyze risk in West
The newspapers analyzed data on 5,000 communities in 11 states including Arizona to assess their hazard potential for wildfire. Use this interactive tool to explore the vulnerability and risk factors […]
Arizona one of handful of states at risk of extreme water stress as global temperatures rise, new study finds
“A handful of US states – including New Mexico and California – are facing significant strains on their water supplies that will only intensify with global heating, according to new rankings,” the Guardian reported this week. New […]
The Drought Contingency Plan’s done. Now what?
In 2019, Arizona was one of seven states involved in addressing the future of the drought-stricken Colorado River basin. “If the negotiations that produced the plan showed anything,” writes Andrew […]