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As mining operations ramp up across Arizona, two massive projects facing opposition from environmental groups and Native American tribes have public comment deadlines in the coming weeks. The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality is accepting comments on the proposed Resolution Copper project near Superior through April 7 and for the Copper World project in the […] The post ADEQ set to take action on major mining projects in Arizona appeared first on Arizona Mirror.

Klickitat County Commissioners kicked off their March 25 meeting by grappling over what should and shouldn’t be included in the minutes.

Resolution Copper has local support, will bring significant economic benefits, and it is essential for the energy transition. Read more.

Resolution Copper has local support, will bring significant economic benefits, and it is essential for the energy transition. Read more.

In her first State of the State address just over a year ago, Gov. Katie Hobbs was unequivocal about her commitment to tackling one of the state’s greatest challenges: our dwindling water supply.

Coverage of tribal natural resources is supported in part by Catena Foundation

Oak Flat is referred to as the birthplace of the Western Apache religion. Native sacred sites deserve the same protection as all other houses of worship. Read more.

Out of 21 pro-environment bills introduced in 2023, none even received a committee hearing. In 2024, Arizona environmentalists are hoping for better.

Critical minerals for the clean energy transition are abundant in the Southwest, but the dozens of mines proposed to access them will require vast sums of water, something in short supply in the desert.

Cowboying has virtually disappeared in the state, but Western attire has a new purpose: to broadcast right-leaning ideology.