air quality

Lawmakers in Congress are contemplating delaying a methane polluter fee in the name of unleashing domestic energy production. Environmental advocates say the move could jeopardize progress made in Arizona.

The U.S. House of Representatives recently voted to use the Congressional Review Act to repeal California's ability to set stricter tailpipe pollution standards.

Northern Arizona University (NAU) has been awarded a $589,002 grant through the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) American Indian Air Quality Training Program (AIAQTP) to assist tribal communities in monitoring and protecting air quality on their sovereign lands, Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego announced today.

Using data from the Environmental Protection Agency, SmartSurvey scored areas using 12 factors to rate air quality, including the number of good and bad days, and average pollution measures.

A new grant program through the Arizona Board of Regents could clear the air in Yuma.

Frequent, intense storms, like those seen during strong El Niño conditions, mean less dust in the air statewide.Eric Massey is the director of air quality…