Topic: Northern Arizona University

Earth's cooling came to sudden halt in 1900, study shows

An international study used tree rings and pollen to build the first record of global climate change, continent by continent, over 2,000 years.

Focus Weather? Climate change? Why the drought is persisting and growing.

Several factors, including La Niña events, have contributed to the expanded drought, meteorologists say. Conditions in the West may be setting up for a 'megadrought' by century's end, researchers warn.

Arizona digs out from mega snow storm

The winter snow storm forced Arizona officials to temporarily close Interstate 40 and parts of Interstate 17. Both highways later reopened Sunday afternoon.

Raging wildfires: Climate changes to blame for record season?

Many scientists suggest that climate changes could be causing certain kinds of wildfires for which the West's forests are not well adapted. This year could help researchers better understand and fight the trend.
07/11/2011 03:09 pm

NFL lockout: Small businesses begin to sweat

NFL lockout could mean smaller revenues for businesses that rely on training camps. NFL lockout would have to last seven more weeks to begin affecting training camp.
06/13/2011 11:33 am

Can Republicans salvage the Hispanic vote?

The US Hispanic population is booming – a group that's more likely to vote Democratic. This worries the GOP as Republicans look for ways to connect with this key part of the electorate.
03/26/2011 10:50 am

Guns in government buildings? Four controversial gun rights bills in Arizona.

The Arizona Legislature is considering an array of bills that would ease state gun control. The bills have generated controversy, since they were crafted only weeks after the Jan. 8 mass shooting in Tucson, Ariz., that killed six and wounded US Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and 18 others. Among the gun-related bills working their way through the Republican-controlled legislature:
03/23/2011 06:56 pm

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Free speech: Westboro church Supreme Court case tests First Amendment

A Supreme Court case challenging the Westboro Baptist Church anti-gay protests will test the limits of free speech, with First Amendment implications for other forms of expression such as Quran burning and racist demonstrations.
10/02/2010 11:15 am

Schultz fire near Flagstaff, Arizona now over 10,000 acres

Schultz fire near Flagstaff has grown to over 10,000 acres. High temperatures, low humidity, and strong winds have challenged firefighters.
06/22/2010 12:05 am

The Vote Scientists blare Rush Limbaugh show at beetles to stop deforestation

Researchers at Northern Arizona University blared the Rush Limbaugh show at pine beetles to discourage them from eating trees.
02/12/2010 01:47 pm

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Hey, global warming skeptics, take your heads out of the sand

Column: New report reinforces import of climate change.
09/04/2009 01:00 am

Pittsburgh shooter may have sought 'female scapegoat'

George Sodini kept a Web site where he spoke bitterly about his mother and about romantic rejections. Such feelings of anger toward women fit into a historic pattern, say some.
08/06/2009 01:00 am

Do uranium mines belong near Grand Canyon?

Mining companies stake claims on federal land adjoining the park, while opponents say drinking water will be at risk.
08/19/2008 01:00 am