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In 2024, Phoenix-Mesa, AZ, was ranked fifth for most ozone pollution in the United States according to the American Lung Association. [8] Vehicle emissions are cited as precursors to ozone formation. Phoenix also has high levels of particulate pollution; although, cities in California lead the nation in this hazard. [9]
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A linesman works on power lines under the Phoenix sun in July. Arizona’s capital city has seen 100 sweltering days of 100-degree temperatures since May 27, according to the National Weather Service.
Afternoon weekend highs will range between 108 and 113 degrees Fahrenheit (42.2-45 Celsius) across Arizona's lower deserts. ... Phoenix has now seen 100 days with 100-degree Fahrenheit-plus (37.7 ...
The Phoenix Symphony Hall opened in 1972; [77] other major structures which saw construction downtown during this decade were the First National Bank Plaza, the Valley Center (the tallest building in Arizona), [78] and the Arizona Bank building. On September 25, 1981, Phoenix resident Sandra Day O'Connor broke the gender barrier on the U.S ...
Cold air associated with a high-pressure area will move over the Upper Midwest on Thursday, bringing temperatures 15 to 25 degrees below average over parts of the northern Plains and upper ...
The original Arizona State Capitol in Phoenix. The capital of Arizona is Phoenix. The original Capitol building, with its distinctive copper dome, was dedicated in 1901 (construction was completed for $136,000 in 1900) when the area was a territory. Phoenix became the official state capital with Arizona's admission to the union in 1912. [125]
The city endured a record-breaking 31 consecutive days from June 30 to July 30 where high temperatures reached or exceeded 110 degrees. Phoenix has had 43 days so far this year where temperatures ...