Environment and Sustainability, General News Region Reclassified for Ozone Pollution The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a final determination Sept. 16 that moves the region up the severity ladder for ozone pollution, reclassifying the region from “marginal” to “moderate” nonattainment. Environment, Ozone, Pollution, Air Quality Read More
Environment and Sustainability, General News, MAGAZine, Safe and Smart Travel New Partnership Will Help Advance Automated Technologies One day, automated vehicles that drive us instead of us driving them will be a reality. Many applications of automated technology, such as self-driving cars, are already on the road, but other commercially viable technologies are still under development. Read More
Environment and Sustainability, MAGAZine, Quality of Life Summer Heat Is Deadly; More Water Donations Needed More people die from heat-related illnesses than from tornadoes, floods, hurricanes and lightning combined. But what can you do about it? Heat Relief, COVID-19 Read More
Environment and Sustainability, MAGAZine, Quality of Life, Safe and Smart Travel COVID-19’s Impact on Traffic and Emissions Telecommuting and stay-at-home restrictions for the COVID-19 pandemic created a noticeable impact on traffic, according to findings by the Maricopa Association of Governments. Air Quality Read More
Environment and Sustainability, MAGAZine, Quality of Life MAG Responds to COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the way businesses around the world conduct business, and MAG is no exception. Covid-19 Read More
Environment and Sustainability, MAGAZine, Quality of Life Preventing Heat Related Deaths Arizona’s summer heat can be dangerous, particularly with public health concerns brought by COVID-19. Heat Relief Read More
Environment and Sustainability, MAGAZine, Quality of Life Finding Pollution Solutions As the cooler weather sets in and the holiday season approaches, wood burning in fireplaces, outdoor fire pits, and even fireworks have a big impact on air quality. Environment, Air Quality Read More
Environment and Sustainability, MAGAZine, Safe and Smart Travel Fed Up With Flooding? Drivers trying to cross under Interstate 17 during heavy rains may be all too familiar with the flooding that can occur on major roadways such as Greenway, Thunderbird, Cactus and Peoria. The good news is that help is on the way. Prop 400 Read More
Economy and Growth, Environment and Sustainability, MAGAZine The Company We Keep Valley residents can expect lots of new neighbors in the years ahead. What will growth be like where you live? Read More
Environment and Sustainability, MAGAZine Find Alternatives to Holiday Fireplaces For many families, cozying up before a wood burning fireplace or fire pit have been a holiday tradition. But if you want to give a gift of cleaner air and better health, there are alternatives to wood burning that can preserve both the holiday mood and our health. Environmental Read More