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Border wall threatens sweeping variety of wildlife, federal officials say

April 25, 2020

When the federal government finishes building nearly 240 miles of new border wall across much of Southern Arizona, damaging impacts on a wide range of mammals, birds, fish and insects are expected, say environmentalists, researchers and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officials.

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Epidemiologist: no indication warmer weather will deter COVID-19 cases

April 24, 2020

 

A discussion with University of Arizona epidemiologist Michael Worobey.

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A new vision for farming: Chickens, sheep, and ... solar panels

April 23, 2020

Agriculture and the solar power industry have at times been at odds, competing for the landscape. But some farmers and developers are finding that the two can be complementary.

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Redirecting the river: Researchers, officials plan sediment removal for the Santa Cruz

April 23, 2020

Just under a year ago, Tucson Water launched the Santa Cruz River Heritage Project, an undertaking that brought much fanfare when city officials opened the valve to provide year-round water flow to a dried-up section of the river at the base of A Mountain.

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Coronavirus Creates Conditions for Unique Environmental Science 'Global Experiment'

April 22, 2020

UArizona scientists say they need more measurements and more time to accurately assess the environmental and health impacts of the novel coronavirus.

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Super-Polluting Methane Emissions Twice Federal Estimates in Permian Basin, Study Finds

April 22, 2020

The methane is a byproduct of fracking for oil, often burned off at well heads or emitted into the atmosphere instead of being captured for use as fuel.

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On this Earth Day, let’s think about agriculture

April 22, 2020

Farmers and ranchers hold the key to carbon storage.

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UArizona Experts Predict a Very Active Hurricane Season

April 20, 2020

University of Arizona hurricane forecasters are predicting an above-average Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 through Nov. 30.

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Recycling takes a hit in coronavirus California as plastic waste piles up

April 20, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has set back efforts to combat plastic pollution, as environmentally conscious Bay Area residents are forced to abandon their good habits while efforts on the state level to reduce waste face an uncertain future.

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$3 million NSF grant supports search for heat-tolerant tomatoes

April 20, 2020

When your tomato plants won’t bear fruit during the dog days of summer, a team of Wake Forest researchers led by Gloria Muday will be in the lab, trying to find a plant that thrives despite the heat.

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