AR: Climate Change
Bill Aims to Foster Farmer-led Education Networks in Arkansas
New federal legislation aims to help farmers in Arkansas and elsewhere share their knowledge of conservation practices as they face an increasing numb…
Report: EPA Climate Change and Children’s Health and Well-Being in Arkansas
In Arkansas and across the country, children's growing and developing bodies are uniquely vulnerable to climate change, according to a new report …
Clean-Air Advocates Urge EPA to Set Stronger Rules for Soot Pollution
The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing tougher air-quality standards for soot pollution, and an Arkansas clean-air advocacy group says it's …
Report: Arkansas Utility Delivering On Its Climate Promises
A report by the Sierra Club rates utility companies for what they say they're doing to transition to cleaner energy sources - versus what they're actu…
Soaring Temperatures in AR Pose Potential for Heat-Related Illnesses
Temperatures across Arkansas this weekend will continue to be in the high 90s, as a heat wave hangs on in the region, and health officials are …
Report: Arkansas Farms Have Opportunity to Grow in Green Economy
By Laura Aka Broadcast version by Emily Scott Reporting for the WorkingNation- Arkansas News Service Collaboration Chris Isbell of Isbell Farms is a…
Relief Groups in AR after Deadly Tornadoes: 'A Devastating Thing to See'
JONESBORO, Ark. - Disaster relief responders are assessing the damage from the tornadoes that took two lives in northeast Arkansas and caused major …
Solutions for Climate Change in Arkansas? Join the Discussion
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Arkansas is seeing the effects of climate change, from extreme weather events to less water in aquifers used by farms due to …
EPA Won't Tighten Air Standards; Experts Warn of Health Issues
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- The Environmental Protection Agency says it plans to leave current limits on air pollution unchanged, but critics say the …
New Measure Aims to Expand Solar Energy in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - As a rule, business interests and environmental advocates rarely agree, but a new solar-power access plan in Arkansas may be the …
Critics Say Arkansas Has Much to Lose if Clean Power Plan is Replaced
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – There are five coal-fired power plants in Arkansas and the carbon emissions released from them could increase if a proposal …
Government Watchdog Groups: Pruitt's EPA Exit "Long Overdue"
WASHINGTON – After allegedly overspending on everything from pens to lavish trips and accepting questionable deals from lobbyists, government …