Environment and Sustainability, General News, Safe and Smart Travel Message From the Chair, October 2023 Mayor Kate Gallego, MAG chair, discusses Prop 400, improving air quality, providing heat relief, and reducing homelessness in her quarterly Message From the Chair. Regional Council, Chair Message Read More
Environment and Sustainability, General News, Heat Relief Network Heat Relief Network Offers Life-Saving Help in Summer Summer in Arizona can be dangerous. With blistering summer temperatures looming in the Valley, the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) and dozens of partnering agencies have launched the regional Heat Relief Network. Read More
Environment and Sustainability, Environmental, General News, MAG Matters, Video MAG Matters: You Can Help Improve the Air You Breathe By Taking Steps to Reduce Ozone New “MAG Matters” episode focuses on what tighter ozone standards mean for Maricopa and Pinal counties. It may be time to focus on unseen ground level ozone. MAG Matters, Air Quality, Environment Read More
Environment and Sustainability, Environmental What Makes the Naughty and Nice List for Holiday Recycling? Santa knows when you are sleeping, he knows when you’re awake, and he knows whether you’re being a good steward of the environment or a garbage-creating Grinch. It doesn’t take much to get into the holiday spirit this time of year. However, there is one thing that really can spoil the party – not recycling. Environment, Don't Trash Arizona, Recycling Read More
Environment and Sustainability, Environmental, 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, 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, General News, Heat Relief Network, 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, Environmental, General News, Quality of Life, Safe and Smart Travel, Transportation 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, General News, 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, General News, Heat Relief Network, 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