Austin Corona

4 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Austin Corona

In 2016, a flood left the tiny community of Yarnell without water services for four days. Around that time, Yavapai County began assembling a drainage plan for the Yarnell area and finding ways to manage frequent flooding. In 2024, the county applied for a federal grant to install a storm drainage system that would protect Yarnell’s water system.

4 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Austin Corona

A disaster mitigation program designed to help communities prevent property damage or loss of life was abruptly canceled by FEMA. One of the projects lost was a storm drainage system that would have helped manage floods and protect Yarnell's household water. FEMA said the canceled program was part of an order by the Trump administration to leave disaster planning and response to states, with a goal of eliminating FEMA.

1 month ago | azcentral.com | Austin Corona

The growth of artificial intelligence and data centers across the country has pushed demand for electricity to 'mind blowing' levels, experts said at an energy conference. A shift by power consumers toward electric appliances and vehicles has changed the power needs in many parts of the country, making the demand less predictable. Trump administration policies have complicated the move toward renewable energy sources, as the president pushes for more coal and rails against wind power.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Austin Corona

Arun Mani, a water and energy specialist at the accounting giant KPMG, said he started working in the energy industry three decades ago because it was “boring.”Now, Mani said, he and his industry are dealing with “too much excitement” as artificial intelligence and data centers increase American power demand, the world continues fighting climate change and a new presidential administration pushes an aggressive energy policy.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Austin Corona

Hunting mountain lions and other predators with dogs will remain legal in Arizona, after the Arizona Game and Fish Commission denied efforts by wildlife groups to ban the practice.