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As May unfurls across northern Arizona, the symphony of spring grows richer each day. The ponderosa forest awakens with the scent of warming earth and the chorus of returning songbirds. Among … Read moreSpotlight on Climate: The fate of Flagstaff's Purple Martins is global

In 1973 several of us, who were graduate students or friends at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory (RMBL) in Gothic, CO, decided to collaborate on a study of wildflowers. We had been stu… Read moreSpotlight on Climate: Climate change, wildflowers and pollinators

Is climate change already affecting our economy, or is that just some future thing? If it is already affecting our national economy, how big is that impact? …and closer to home, how do any suc… Read moreSpotlight on Climate: Uncovering the compounding costs of climate change

The Earth’s climate is changing faster now. What is happening, and what options do we have? Past scientific projections were too conservative. We have now put over 2,600 gigatons of CO2 into o… Read moreSpotlight on Climate: Snow fail, and the state of world climate in 2025

We give thanks as Rudolph and Santa prepare for their global journey of giving. Of course, we wish them all the best in this heroic endeavor. We join in happy measure to celebrate our families… Read moreSpotlight on Climate: Rudolph and friends need to get around

Navajo traditional values and Diné Fundamental Laws are founded on the original teachings of how to live in balance with the Earth and for maintaining relations with all elements of life. Unfo… Read moreSpotlight on Climate: Pipeline through Navajo perpetuates environmental injustice

Do you have fire or flood insurance for your home or business? In some communities such insurance is getting harder to come by. In parts of California, fire insurance is no longer available. I… Read moreSpotlight on Climate: Got insurance? Climate change drives up costs

From our nation’s beginning, we have had an ethic to provide our children and beyond with both a healthy economy and an environment that would enable them to prosper. In his farewell address l… Read moreSpotlight on Climate: What's our greatest responsibility to future generations?

Climate change affects everything, and now we are beginning to see its reach. Last week Antarctica was setting records with an extended heatwave 50 degrees warmer than normal. On Aug. 7, Fort … Read moreSpotlight on Climate: Around the world in 80 ways

In Flagstaff and across the Southwest we know the Colorado River’s importance, and we are concerned to see its flow diminish and to see the growing bathtub rings around its shrinking reservoir… Read moreSpotlight on Climate: Is climate change killing the Colorado River?

Coconino County is overflowing with renewable energy, so why can’t Flagstaff use it? We have 842 megawatts (MW) of wind power already in operation or currently being built. Babbitt Ranches is … Read moreSpotlight on Climate: Taking local control of renewable energy

A new season is warming up. I’m excited to pack away my sweaters and pull out my summer wardrobe. Getting caught up in the thrill of sunshine and all the joy that the new season brings makes i… Read moreSpotlight on Climate: Fast fashion and the culture of overconsumption

This weekend the world celebrates the 54th anniversary of Earth Day, and this is the 3rd anniversary of Spotlight on Climate. Earth Day has become part of our global culture, Spotlight on Clim… Read moreSpotlight on Climate: Earth Day and Spotlight: Where do we stand?

We’ve all heard about the many ways we can reduce our carbon footprints. We do our best to implement them when we can. We shut off the lights. We ride our bicycles. Some of us make special eff… Read moreSpotlight on Climate: A delicious diet for a dying planet