Sustainability & the Environment

Small amounts of water and funding have revived stretches of the lower Colorado River, a new report from a U of A-led team of research has found.

A global study of more than 5,100 species of plants and animals challenges long-held assumptions about which species are most threatened by climate change.

The tri-university project's summary report reviews Arizona's current water resources and provides options for ensuring water supply reliability across sectors within the state.

Record volcanic eruptions in the Andes could explain the mysterious death of dozens of whales about 5 to 8 million years ago, according to a study led by University of Arizona researchers.

Experts found that technological advancements could reduce U.S. mortality from heat by 18% to 25% in the year 2100.

The Southern Arizona Heat Planning Summit helps officials prepare for and protect vulnerable citizens during increasing extreme heat events and has led to an international reputation for excellence in heat planning and preparedness.

Taking advantage of a "natural laboratory" in Iceland, a research team from the University of Arizona studied how microbes colonize fresh lava flows as soon as they cooled.

By linking decades of weather and income data, University of Arizona economist Derek Lemoine shows how routine temperature shifts have already become an economic force.

A University of Arizona study finds that PFAS contamination imposes annual social costs of at least $8 billion.

Analyzing plant dispersion data from across the globe, researchers at the University of Arizona found that the most abundant species have adapted to tolerate a wide range of climates. Their findings could inform future conservation efforts.