CLIMATE
A changing climate is reshaping the planet
Our world is changing. What we do today defines us and our future. Arizona PBS brings you stories that matter, groundbreaking science from top experts and real solutions. Get informed, feel inspired, be empowered as we bring you stories from many perspectives about our planet.
Trail Mix’d
Desert Pulse: Heart-pounding Arizona Hiking Trails
March 26
Dramatic geology and challenging routes create heart-pounding hikes on two Arizona hiking trails.
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Horizonte
Impact of extreme weather on Latina maternal and children’s health
Phoenix’s record-breaking heat disproportionately impacts Latino communities, especially outdoor workers and families in urban heat islands. Dr. Eugene Livar, Arizona’s Chief Heat Officer, joined Horizonte to discuss the state’s resilience plan, focusing on workforce safety, cooling centers, and multilingual outreach.
Arizona Horizon
Trump Administration revokes air pollution regulation
The Trump Administration recently announced it will rescind the endangerment finding, and experts say it will make air pollution and climate change worse. The finding allows the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to put limits on carbon pollution.
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King Coal
AIREDDec. 23, 2025
Coal is the leading source of electricity, but comes with serious downsides. Learn about the impact on the season finale of Energy Switch.
Explore PBS specials on climate and our planet
a new special
Walkable USA
In the late 20th and early 21st centuries, downtown Hammond, Indiana, once a thriving commercial and civic center, was all but abandoned. Fast forward to the 2020s, and the community sees a path forward to revitalize an area that was once a point of civic pride. Central to urban designer Jeff Speck’s design philosophy is the power of people walking. Walkable USA explores the impact of city planning on our society, and the film uses Hammond as an in-progress case study of a possible solution to years of car-centric design.
with Gulnaz Khan
Sacred Planet
Examine the impact of climate change on sacred places around the world with journalist Gulnaz Khan. Meet faith leaders drawing on ancient wisdom and spiritual resilience to confront the crisis with hope and action in this powerful four-part series.
outdoors and nature
Shows you need to watch if you love the outdoors
Explore the wonders of the great outdoors with our handpicked selection of shows! From the captivating landscapes of Arizona to majestic national parks, these series offer a thrilling journey through nature’s most beautiful offerings.
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AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
The Sun Queen
Scientist Mária Telkes dedicated her career to harnessing the power of the sun. Though undercut and thwarted by her male colleagues, she persevered to design the first successfully solar-heated house in 1948 and held more than 20 patents.
For kids, parents and educators
PBS News Hour Classroom
Scientists begin expedition to study massive, melting Antarctic glacier
As temperatures rise, the Thwaites Glacier is melting fast and threatens to raise global sea levels. That’s why a team of nearly 40 researchers is embarking on a two-month journey to study it. Science correspondent Miles O’Brien is with the expedition and reports.
PBS Kids
Enjoy Earth Month with new specials
Arizona PBS KIDS celebrates Earth Month by inviting families to be planet heroes. Enjoy a new movie, “Activate Kid Power,” from “Wild Kratts,” a new special and new episodes of “Elinor Wonders Why” and a new movie from “Nature Cat” called “The Nature-tastic Four.”
