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Catastrophic failures raise alarm about dams containing muddy mine wastes

Mud released by a burst tailings dam at an iron mine near Brumadinho, Brazil, killed 270 people in 2019.

As California Grid Buckles, It Faces Worst Heat in 70 Years

The U.S. West Coast is set to have its hottest two weeks in 70 years, putting even more strain on power grids after California imposed rolling blackouts for the first time since 2001.

Fire on the mountain: Local experts discuss causes, damages and fighting the Bighorn Wildfires

A series of experts and panelists from the U.S. Forest Service and the University of Arizona’s Institute of Resilience recently held a webinar on Aug. 5, detailing their current assessments of the causes, damages and the prevention methods stemming from this summer’s Bighorn Wildfire.

Wildfires have burned more Arizona land in 2020 than in 2018, 2019 combined

Wildfires have burned more acres of land this year than 2018 and 2019 combined in Arizona.

Researchers Propose Climate-Smart Desert Food Production Model for Land and Human Health

As heat waves, drought and disease challenge food security in the southwestern U.S. and Mexico, scientists are setting their sights on a novel model for desert farming.

How a 30-ton robot could help crops withstand climate change

Researchers Unlock Secrets of the Past with New International Carbon Dating Standard

The new and improved tool will allow scientists to learn more about ancient civilizations, the past environment and even the history of the sun.

Don’t crush that ant—it could plant a wildflower

Trilliums, bloodroot, violets—many wildflowers of spring in eastern North America bloom thanks to ants.

Tumamoc Hill can stay open to walkers for now, UA says

The use of masks has not improved during the evening, the University of Arizona says.

How Boundaries Become Bridges in Evolution

The evolution of colorful feathers shines light on the missing link in evolution by natural selection, according to new University of Arizona research.