'Maker Movement' Growing in Tucson, Communities Globally
More local residents getting into making stuff; 2 organizations participate in first-ever event promoting such craft.
Local Group Looks Into Nest Boxes to Help Urban Birds
Tucson Audubon Society's pilot project explores whether such would be a good idea for some species, known to use cavities for nests.
AZ Week: Sides Weigh in on Bighorn Sheep Controversy
Efforts to return species to Santa Catalinas has wide opposition after lions kill sheep, game agents kill lions.
Former UA Biology Student Aims to Conserve Freshwater Fish
Zeb Hogan, now host of "Monster Fish" on National Geographic Channel, explores rivers all around the world.
Remnants of Volcanoes Across AZ, Geologist Says
In Arizona's geologic history, there have been several major periods of volcanic activity, last one between 15-30 million years ago.
Disease Drives Shrimp Prices; UA Researcher Seeks Solution
Syndrome kills species when young, causing entire crops to be lost; scientist finds way to detect it early on.
EPA Proposes Pollution Control for 6 AZ Facilities
Federal plan to limit emission such as nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide; agency holding public hearing Feb. 25 in PHX, Feb. 26 in Tucson.
Local Kids Benefit from Nationally Recognized Ecology Program
Manzo Elementary School's sustainable infrastructure, projects also yield academic results in math, science.
Scientists: Darkness Harder to Find Due to Overpopulation
Use of artificial lights is increasing around the world; experts say tens of millions of people have never experiences truly dark skies.
Home Energy Efficiency Renovations Still Pricey for Most
Although the price of solar and other renewable energy systems have declined steadily over the years, the up-front cost usually isn’t an amount that people can just dish out.
AZ Residents Look to Alt Types of Grass for Sustainability
Recently acquiring buffalo grass, artificial turf has been a growing trend to save water, other resources.
Raising Urban Chickens Interests Tucson Residents
City has a small but growing community of people who raise chickens in backyards; local school uses them for learning purposes.
Experts: Building Preservation Good Environmentally, Culturally
A look at the Historic Y, what's become; members of the Tucson Historic Preservation Foundation discuss restoring historic buildings.
Event Recycles Hundreds of Gallons of Old Cooking Oil
Green Friday takes place the day after Thanksgiving; people can drop off used oil which can then also be converted into biodiesel.
Tucson Nonprofit, Officials Collaborate to Preserve Water
Watershed Management, Mayor Rothschild, Dept. of Transportation help pass green streets policy requiring new roadway development designed to capture storm water.
