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
Environmental, General News, Public Works Sustainability Key in Latest Guidelines for Public Works Construction Sustainability is more than just a concept or a catchphrase; it also is crucial to business and the environment. This sustainability update focuses on the MAG landscape and irrigation specifications and detail drawings. Specs and Details 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
Environmental, General News, Safe and Smart Travel, Transportation, Video Ladders? Metal? Mattresses? Road Debris Can Be Deadly We have all been there. Driving down the highway when suddenly a tree branch, or ladder, or piece of metal suddenly appears in our lane. It can be scary and to some, deadly. Governor Doug Ducey has declared June 6th as Arizona Secure Your Load Day. Secure Your Load, Transportation, safety, Highway 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, Environmental, General News, 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, Environmental, General News, Safe and Smart Travel, Transportation 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
Environment and Sustainability, Environmental, General News 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