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Reversing desertification: How an Arizona engineer is trying to heal land & protect water
Posted Mar 8, 2022, 6:49 am Shane Purcell Cronkite News All around Picacho Peak, the Sonoran Desert is brown and dry and rough. The soles of your feet could not tell the desert hardpan from an asphalt road. About 2,500 feet above the ground, water vapor streaming northeast into Arizona from the Gulf of California condenses into larger and larger droplets until they’re too heavy to remain suspended. When thousands become one, that drop falls toward earth.
Phoenix Is Fighting Rising Heat With a New City Office
PHOENIX – David Hondula recently got a job he never dreamed of – maybe because it never existed before. He’s the director of the city’s Office of Heat Response & Mitigation, which is touted as the first publicly funded municipal office of its kind. Hondula, who comes to city government from the Arizona State University School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning, realizes the “monumental task” he faces during a time of severe drought and rising heat, but he looks forward to the challenge.
Phoenix establishes ‘heat office’
PHOENIX — David Hondula recently got a job he never dreamed of — perhaps because it never existed before. He’s the director of Phoenix's Office of Heat Response and Mitigation, which is touted as the first publicly funded municipal office of its kind. Hondula said he recognizes the “monumental task” he faces during a time of severe drought and rising heat, but he looks forward to the challenge of helping Phoenix handle climate change.
Heat battle moves into Phoenix city government
David Hondula now directs the Office of Heat Response & Mitigation in Phoenix — the first publicly funded office of its kind. (Photo by Kevin Hurley/Cronkite News) PHOENIX – David Hondula recently got a job he never dreamed of – maybe because it never existed before. He’s the director of the city’s Office of Heat Response & Mitigation, which is touted as the first publicly funded municipal office of its kind.
One Potential Solution for Curbing Heat in Phoenix? Sunblock for Streets.
PHOENIX – In a South Phoenix neighborhood of light colored townhomes and neat little front lawns, some of the roads are coated in a light gray sealant. The reason? To see whether it can slow rising temperatures in a fast-warming city. Over the past year, the city has studied the efficacy of this reflective sealant meant to reduce the absorption of heat in the urban climate, a phenomenon known as the .
Arizona Game and Fish refurbishing and replacing wildlife water catchment systems
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Water for wildlife: Game & Fish refurbishing, replacing old catchment systems
Ed Jahrke drives his big white pickup down a winding, choppy dirt and gravel road into the Coconino National Forest. He’s the habitat implementation program manager with the Arizona Game & Fish Department, and on this day he’s working with contractors to finish a system to collect and store rainwater for wildlife to access as needed. “The need to put water out there for wildlife is more important than ever,” Jahrke said.
Essential catchment systems provide in times of need
(Video by Balin Overstolz-McNair/Cronkite News) FLAGSTAFF – Ed Jahrke drives his big white pickup down a winding, choppy dirt and gravel road into the Coconino National Forest. He’s the habitat implementation program manager with the Arizona Game & Fish Department, and on this day he’s working with contractors to finish a system to collect and store rainwater for wildlife to access as needed. “The need to put water out there for wildlife is more important than ever,” Jahrke said.
Sunblock for streets: Cool pavement curbs heat in Phoenix, but more testing is needed
Posted Oct 12, 2021, 10:42 am Shane Purcell Cronkite News In a South Phoenix neighborhood of light colored townhomes and neat little front lawns, some of the roads are coated in a light gray sealant. The reason? To see whether it can slow rising temperatures in a fast-warming city. Over the past year, the city has studied the efficacy of this reflective sealant meant to reduce the absorption of heat in the urban climate, a phenomenon known as the .
Valley traffic returns, carbon emissions rise as COVID-19 restrictions ease
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Phoenix traffic is back, and so are carbon emissions
(Video by Isabella Fredrickson/Cronkite News) PHOENIX – Traffic has returned to metro Phoenix in a big way, causing delays in morning and afternoon commutes and increasing carbon emissions in an area that has long-standing problems with air quality. During more than a year of working from home, taking online classes and holding events virtually, the lack of traffic made driving a relative breeze, particularly during traditional rush hours.
Football Prep: Fox' veteran Tim Brando takes us through a week of getting ready for a college game
If you watch college football regularly, you’ve probably learned something intriguing about a player or assistant coach whom you’ve never heard of in your life, and likely not mentioned again soon. But have you ever wondered how that broadcaster has all that knowledge at the tip of his fingertips? How he or she can instantly recall anything, from statistics to life stories about some second string defensive back at a small football school?
2018/19 Manchester United Season Preview
Manchester United will go into this season hoping to avoid the publicised Jose Mourinho third season syndrome. However, there are a lot of opinions that are thrown around about Manchester United and Jose Mourinho. Many critics believed that Mourinho is passed his best in England and he has been overtaken by media darlings such as Mauricio Pochettino and Jurgen Klopp.
2018/19 Manchester United Season Preview
during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Everton at Old Trafford on April 3, 2016 in Manchester, England. Manchester United will go into this season hoping to avoid the publicised Jose Mourinho third season syndrome. However, there are a lot of opinions that are thrown around about Manchester United and Jose Mourinho.
Harry Kane Saves the Day but England Look Static and Sloppy
VOLGOGRAD, RUSSIA - JUNE 18: Harry Kane of England celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group G match between Tunisia and England at Volgograd Arena on June 18, 2018 in Volgograd, Russia. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images) Harry Kane stepped up as England dug out a narrow 2-1 victory against Tunisia. The Three Lions were dominant before and after their first goal until Tunisia scored a penalty.
World Cup Preview: Poland v Senegal
SOCHI, RUSSIA JUNE 13, 2018: Midfielder Piotr Zielinski, defender Thiago Cionek, and midfielder Karol Linetty (L-R) of the Polish men's national football team training ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, at Sputnik-Sport Stadium. Anton Novoderezhkin/TASS (Photo by Anton NovoderezhkinTASS via Getty Images) Poland take on Senegal in a Group H clash to get their respective World Cup campaigns kicked off. Both sides are filled with a couple of star players so this game may be one of surprises.
World Cup Preview: Poland v Senegal
SOCHI, RUSSIA JUNE 13, 2018: Midfielder Piotr Zielinski, defender Thiago Cionek, and midfielder Karol Linetty (L-R) of the Polish men's national football team training ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, at Sputnik-Sport Stadium. Anton Novoderezhkin/TASS (Photo by Anton NovoderezhkinTASS via Getty Images) Poland take on Senegal in a Group H clash to get their respective World Cup campaigns kicked off. Both sides are filled with a couple of star players so this game may be one of surprises.
Manchester United Announce Signing Of Diogo Dalot
Manchester United have agreed to a transfer with Porto for Diogo Dalot. The deal is reportedly for £17.4 million. Manchester United activated the 19-year-old’s release clause and he relished the opportunity to join the English giants. After a successful season of breaking into Porto’s first team and winning the Primeira Liga, the young Portuguese right-back has joined Manchester United. Mourinho has been scouting his fellow countryman since he broke into Porto’s first team.
Marco Silva Named As Long-Term Everton Boss
Marco Silva has been named as the new long-term manager of Everton. Everton see the Portuguese man’s position as a long-term one. Everton owner Farhad Moshiri intends on having the former Watford boss at the club for at least five years. This will coincide with Everton’s proposed plan to move to a new stadium. Everton have a history with Silva as he was chosen to replace Ronald Koeman in October. However, Watford accused the Toffees of tapping up their then boss.
Graham Potter announced as Swansea’s new managerManager
Swansea have agreed terms with Ostersund FK manager Graham Potter as their new boss, a deal which includes a compensation package, his current assistant Billy Reid, and recruitment guru Kyle Macaulay. Solihull-born Potter has been managing Ostersunds FK in Sweden since 2011. The 43-year-old will be replacing departed Carlos Carvalhal at the Liberty Stadium. Swansea will be hoping Potter can guide them back to the Premier League.
What Mourinho needs to do to make Manchester United
José Mourinho has spent two full seasons in charge of Manchester United. During this spell, they’ve finished sixth and runners-up in the Premier League. He’s guided them to a Europa League victory in 2017, and two domestic cup finals, becoming winner of one. United have definitely progressed under Mourinho, just not fast enough for most modern football fans, pundits and media. Here are the areas Mourinho could improve to reach the bar now set by neighbours Manchester City.
Manchester United Announce Signing Of Diogo Dalot
Manchester United have agreed to a transfer with Porto for Diogo Dalot. The deal is reportedly for £17.4 million. Manchester United activated the 19-year-old’s release clause and he relished the opportunity to join the English giants. After a successful season of breaking into Porto’s first team and winning the Primeira Liga, the young Portuguese right-back has joined Manchester United. Mourinho has been scouting his fellow countryman since he broke into Porto’s first team.
Fred the Red: Manchester United Agree Terms With Shakhtar Donetsk
According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Manchester United have agreed terms with Shakhtar Donetsk for Fred. The midfielder will cost United €50 million. Jose Mourinho will implement Fred alongside Paul Pogba and Nemanja Matic. Both Pogba and Matic are important for Mourinho’s plans and he expects Fred to get the best out of the two players. Recently, Fred has been the centre of much transfer speculation in Manchester. The Brazilian has also been linked to Manchester City.
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