Arizona
Groups Urge Latino Families to Discuss End-of-Life Options
Hispanic groups are coming together to encourage people in Arizona and elsewhere to begin end-of-life conversations with their loved ones before illne…
Report: Leaks in Gas Pipeline Network Cause Damage, Death, Pollution
A new study shows that almost daily leaks along America's 310,000-mile network of natural gas pipelines are causing death, injury and large-scale …
Updated Guide Aims to Help AZ Veterans Navigate Health-Care Options
For many retired Arizona veterans, traversing the health care system can be both frustrating and challenging. Now, AARP has launched an updated …
Once-Obscure AZ Water Bank to Allocate "Surplus" Water Supplies
Two decades of extreme drought have put a squeeze on Arizona's water supply, but a once-obscure state agency could soon be at the forefront of …
AZ Program Trains Volunteers to Help Prevent Heat Deaths
The summer heat in Arizona is downright miserable for most people, but for some it can become deadly, as temperatures often reach 110 degrees or …
Study: FDA's Food-Recall Notices Don't Reach Most Consumers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issues hundreds of recall notices for potentially unsafe food products each year, but consumer advocates …
Study: AZ Can Save Billions by Converting to Electric Vehicles by 2035
A new report found by speeding up the timetable to fully adopt electric vehicles, Arizona could reap significant health and economic benefits in the …
AZ Volunteers Needed for Study to Determine Causes of 'Long COVID'
The National Institutes of Health has begun a nationwide research project to better understand how to prevent and treat what's become known as "long" …
Flagstaff Seeks Carbon Capture Technology to Meet 2030 Climate Goals
A technology that once existed only in science fiction soon could emerge as a viable solution to climate change. The city of Flagstaff has added …
Environmental Groups Want Earth Day Message Heard Year-Round
Since its inception, Earth Day has been an occasion to advocate for a cleaner planet - but in 2022, climate change is bringing a higher level of …
Tech Insider, Health Experts Call Social Media Growing Threat to Kids
Last year, a whistleblower lifted the curtain on how Facebook and its sister companies impact children's mental health. Now, alongside teachers and …
Study: Census Undercount Deprives AZ Latinos of Funding, Political Clout
A recent report found the 2020 census significantly undercounted Latinos and other racial and ethnic groups, costing Arizona millions of federal …